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Origins of the Lach surname

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About the Lachs

We have a total number of 1239 records for people with the last name Lach.

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Where do most Lachs live?

In 1921, most Lachs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lachs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 678 records for the Lach surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Lachs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lachs.

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

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