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Lichtenberger Family History

Lichtenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Lichtenberg.

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


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Where is the Lichtenberger family from?

You can see how Lichtenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichtenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lichtenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lichtenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lichtenberger families in 1840.
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What did your Lichtenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtenberger. 24% of Lichtenberger men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Lichtenberger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichtenberger were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Lichtenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lichtenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lichtenberger. For the veterans among your Lichtenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtenberger lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Lichtenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lichtenberger in 2001 was 91, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtenberger 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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