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Leichtman Family History

Leichtman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish laykht ‘light not weighty’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Leichtmann: variant of Leichter.

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


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Where is the Leichtman family from?

You can see how Leichtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichtman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leichtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Leichtman families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leichtman's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Leichtman families in 1880.
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What did your Leichtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichtman. 17% of Leichtman men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Leichtman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leichtman were Salesman 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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Leichtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leichtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichtman 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Leichtman. 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 449 military records available for the last name Leichtman. For the veterans among your Leichtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichtman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leichtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leichtman in 1959 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichtman 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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