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Lechliter Family History

Lechliter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Lechleiter.

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


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Where is the Lechliter family from?

You can see how Lechliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechliter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechliter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lechliter families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lechliter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lechliter families in 1880.
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What did your Lechliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechliter. 84% of Lechliter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lechliter women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lechliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Lechliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechliter 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lechliter. 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 132 military records available for the last name Lechliter. For the veterans among your Lechliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechliter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lechliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lechliter in 1961 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechliter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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