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Lichtman Family History

Lichtman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a chandler from Yiddish likht ‘candle light’ + man.

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


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Where is the Lichtman family from?

You can see how Lichtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lichtman families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lichtman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lichtman families in 1880.
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What did your Lichtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtman. 23% of Lichtman men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Lichtman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichtman were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lichtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lichtman. 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 846 military records available for the last name Lichtman. For the veterans among your Lichtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lichtman in 1951 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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