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Lichthardt Family History

Lichthardt 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: Luckhardt, Pickhardt, Lehnhardt, Richhart, Linhardt, Richardt

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Where is the Lichthardt family from?

You can see how Lichthardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichthardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichthardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Lichthardt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichthardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lichthardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichthardt 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 Lichthardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lichthardt. 78% of Lichthardt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Lichthardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Lichthardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichthardt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lichthardt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lichthardt. For the veterans among your Lichthardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichthardt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lichthardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lichthardt in 1964 was 60, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichthardt 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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