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Liechti Family History

Liechti Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing.

Swiss German Liechti.

Compare Leichty, Lichti, Lichty, Liechty, and Lighty.

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


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Where is the Liechti family from?

You can see how Liechti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liechti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liechti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Liechti families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liechti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liechti families in 1891.
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What did your Liechti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liechti. 72% of Liechti women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Dressmaker
    29%

What Liechti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liechti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liechti 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Liechti. 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 180 military records available for the last name Liechti. For the veterans among your Liechti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liechti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Liechti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Liechti in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liechti 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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