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Lichtstern Family History

Lichtstern 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, Lichtenstein, Litster, Lichlyter, Lichliter, Rochester

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Where is the Lichtstern family from?

You can see how Lichtstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtstern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtstern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lichtstern families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lichtstern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lichtstern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Lichtstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtstern 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Lichtstern. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lichtstern. For the veterans among your Lichtstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtstern lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lichtstern in 1966 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichtstern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtstern 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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