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Lechtenberg Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lichtenberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lichtenberg, Whittenberg, Lichtenberger, Schoenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Lechtenberg family from?

You can see how Lechtenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechtenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechtenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Lechtenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lechtenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lechtenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechtenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lechtenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechtenberg. 33% of Lechtenberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lechtenberg women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lechtenberg were Laborer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lechtenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechtenberg 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Lechtenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 232 military records available for the last name Lechtenberg. For the veterans among your Lechtenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechtenberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lechtenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lechtenberg in 1957 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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