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Lichtwalt Family History

Lichtwalt 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: Lighthall, Lichtman, Lichter, Licht, Litwak, Buchwald, Lachat

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Where is the Lichtwalt family from?

You can see how Lichtwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtwalt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lichtwalt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtwalt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lichtwalt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtwalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Lichtwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtwalt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lichtwalt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lichtwalt. For the veterans among your Lichtwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtwalt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Lichtwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lichtwalt in 1969 was 48, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtwalt 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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