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Leichert Family History

Leichert 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: Eichert, Weichert, Leicher, Reichert, Teichert, Deichert, Letcher

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Where is the Leichert family from?

You can see how Leichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leichert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Leichert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Leichert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Leichert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leichert 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 147 census records available for the last name Leichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichert 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leichert. 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 76 military records available for the last name Leichert. For the veterans among your Leichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Leichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leichert in 1975 was 85, and 84 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichert 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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