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Lechler Family History

Lechler Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a man with a crafty or cunning smile Middle High German lechelaere.

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


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Where is the Lechler family from?

You can see how Lechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lechler families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lechler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lechler families in 1891.
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What did your Lechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lechler. 100% of Lechler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechler 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Lechler. 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 Lechler. For the veterans among your Lechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lechler in 1962 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechler 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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