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Lichti Family History

Lichti Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Liechti.

The surname Lichti which is rare in Switzerland is found mainly in Germany and also in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Lichti family from?

You can see how Lichti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Lichti families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichti's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lichti families in 1911.
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What did your Lichti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichti. 27% of Lichti men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lichti women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lichti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lichti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichti 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Lichti. 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 635 military records available for the last name Lichti. For the veterans among your Lichti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lichti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lichti in 1963 was 84, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichti 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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