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Lichtinger Family History

Lichtinger 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: Eichinger, Luchsinger, Lichter, Schlinger, Gittinger, Kittinger

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Where is the Lichtinger family from?

You can see how Lichtinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lichtinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lichtinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lichtinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtinger 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 Lichtinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Binder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lichtinger. 100% of Lichtinger women worked as a Binder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Binder
    100%

What Lichtinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Lichtinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtinger 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lichtinger. 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 486 military records available for the last name Lichtinger. For the veterans among your Lichtinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Lichtinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lichtinger in 1971 was 63, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichtinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtinger 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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