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Leichliter Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Lechleiter .

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


Similar surnames: Legleiter, Leichter, Lichter, Lichliter, Leichner, Beichler, Bechler

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Where is the Leichliter family from?

You can see how Leichliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichliter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leichliter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Leichliter families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Leichliter's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Leichliter families in 1851.
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What did your Leichliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichliter. 36% of Leichliter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leichliter women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leichliter were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leichliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichliter 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Leichliter. 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 404 military records available for the last name Leichliter. For the veterans among your Leichliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichliter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leichliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leichliter in 1956 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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