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Lichte Family History

Lichte Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone living at a lichte ‘cleared area’

or a habitational name from any of the places called Licht, Lichta or Lichte in Germany.

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


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Where is the Lichte family from?

You can see how Lichte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lichte families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichte's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lichte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lichte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichte. 60% of Lichte men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lichte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichte were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Science Teacher
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lichte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichte 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Lichte. 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 Lichte. For the veterans among your Lichte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lichte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lichte in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichte 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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