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Lechlitner Family History

Lechlitner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lechleitner, Leichliter, Lichliter, Leitner, Lechner, Schlitter

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Where is the Lechlitner family from?

You can see how Lechlitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechlitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechlitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Lechlitner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lechlitner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lechlitner families in 1880.
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What did your Lechlitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechlitner. 72% of Lechlitner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lechlitner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lechlitner were Labor and Saleslady.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Lechlitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Lechlitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechlitner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Lechlitner. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lechlitner. For the veterans among your Lechlitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechlitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lechlitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lechlitner in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechlitner 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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