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Leuchter Family History

Leuchter 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: Leichter, Letcher, Lichter, Auchter, Laughter, Lechner, Fechter

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Where is the Leuchter family from?

You can see how Leuchter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuchter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leuchter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leuchter families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leuchter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leuchter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leuchter 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 216 census records available for the last name Leuchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuchter 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Leuchter. 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 159 military records available for the last name Leuchter. For the veterans among your Leuchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuchter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leuchter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Leuchter in 1963 was 33, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuchter 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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