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Leicht Family History

Leicht Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: nickname from Middle High German līht Middle Dutch līcht ‘light(weight) nimble quick’

probably applied to a busy and active person or to someone frivolous.

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


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Where is the Leicht family from?

You can see how Leicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leicht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leicht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leicht family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Leicht's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Leicht families in 1891.
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What did your Leicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leicht. 100% of Leicht women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leicht 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leicht. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Leicht. For the veterans among your Leicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leicht lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Leicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leicht in 1949 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leicht 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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