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Leichter Family History

Leichter Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for someone who gelded animals from an agent derivative of Middle High German līhten ‘to castrate’.

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


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Where is the Leichter family from?

You can see how Leichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leichter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leichter families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leichter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leichter families in 1891.
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What did your Leichter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leichter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Leichter. For the veterans among your Leichter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leichter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leichter in 1960 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichter 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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