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Liechty Family History

Liechty Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Liechti and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Liechty which is rare in Switzerland is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Liechty family from?

You can see how Liechty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liechty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liechty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 84 Liechty families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Liechty's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Liechty families in 1880.
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What did your Liechty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liechty. 34% of Liechty men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Liechty women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liechty were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Liechty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liechty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liechty 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Liechty. 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 571 military records available for the last name Liechty. For the veterans among your Liechty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liechty lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Liechty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liechty in 1952 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liechty 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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