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Licher Family History

Licher 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: Lichter, Richer, Eicher, Sicher, Lischer, Locher, Lacher, Leicher

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Where is the Licher family from?

You can see how Licher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Licher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 11 Licher families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Licher's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Licher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Licher 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 Licher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Licher. 25% of Licher men worked as a Machinist and 30% of Licher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Licher were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Licher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Licher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licher 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Licher. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Licher. For the veterans among your Licher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Licher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Licher in 1967 was 89, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Licher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Licher 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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