This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lichtenstein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lichtenstein Family History

Lichtenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Li(e)chtenstein from Middle High German lieht ‘bright’ + stein ‘stone rock’. All take their name from a castle which formed the original settlement.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Licht ‘light’ + Stein ‘rock stone’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lichtenstein family from?

You can see how Lichtenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lichtenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Lichtenstein families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lichtenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lichtenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lichtenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lichtenstein. 100% of Lichtenstein men worked as a Furrier and 69% of Lichtenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Lichtenstein | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Refugee
    7%

What Lichtenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lichtenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lichtenstein

Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenstein. 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.

View all Lichtenstein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lichtenstein. For the veterans among your Lichtenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lichtenstein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lichtenstein family history

Discover More

What is the average Lichtenstein lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lichtenstein in 1946 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichtenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtenstein 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lichtenstein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial