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Lichtner Family History

Lichtner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lichten or Lichtenau in southern Germany and Austria.

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


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Where is the Lichtner family from?

You can see how Lichtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lichtner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lichtner families in 1891.
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What did your Lichtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtner. 20% of Lichtner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lichtner women worked as a House Work.

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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
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Lichtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Lichtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtner 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Lichtner. 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 669 military records available for the last name Lichtner. For the veterans among your Lichtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lichtner in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichtner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtner 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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