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Lichtey Family History

Lichtey 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: Lichter, Lichte, Lichty, Richter, Dichter, Licht, Fichter, Richley

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Where is the Lichtey family from?

You can see how Lichtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichtey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lichtey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lichtey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtey 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 129 census records available for the last name Lichtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lichtey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lichtey. For the veterans among your Lichtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Lichtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lichtey in 1980 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichtey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtey 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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