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Leichty Family History

Leichty Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Liechti.

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


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Where is the Leichty family from?

You can see how Leichty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leichty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Leichty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leichty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leichty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leichty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leichty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichty. 35% of Leichty men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Leichty women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leichty were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Practical Nurse
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Leichty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leichty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichty 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Leichty. 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 370 military records available for the last name Leichty. For the veterans among your Leichty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leichty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Leichty in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leichty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichty 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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