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Locha Family History

Locha Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loch, Socha, Rocha, Lock, Roch, Lach, Hoch, Licht, Koch, Cha

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Where is the Locha family from?

You can see how Locha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Locha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Locha family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Locha's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Locha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Locha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Locha. 72% of Locha men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Porter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Locha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locha census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Locha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Locha. For the veterans among your Locha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locha lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Locha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Locha in 1968 was 47, and 69 in 1999.

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