Origins of the Lach surname
About the Lachs
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Interesting facts about Lach
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lach surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
What are the most common Lach first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Lachs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lachs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
Laundress
5
Lace Maker
4
Dressmaker
3
House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Lachs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
20
Coal Miner
7
Carpenter
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
4
