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Kicklighter Family History

Kicklighter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kückleiter literally ‘chicken ladder’ probably a nickname for a chicken farmer.

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


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Where is the Kicklighter family from?

You can see how Kicklighter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kicklighter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kicklighter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kicklighter families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kicklighter's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kicklighter families in 1840.
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What did your Kicklighter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kicklighter. 31% of Kicklighter men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kicklighter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kicklighter were Truck Driver and 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    6%
  • House Wife
    6%
  • House Work
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kicklighter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kicklighter 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kicklighter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kicklighter. For the veterans among your Kicklighter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kicklighter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kicklighter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kicklighter in 1955 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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