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Lichty Family History

Lichty Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Liechti or of its variant Lichti. The surname Lichty is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Lichty family from?

You can see how Lichty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 114 Lichty families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Lichty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lichty families in 1911.
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What did your Lichty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichty. 24% of Lichty men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Lichty women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichty were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

What Lichty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lichty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichty 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Lichty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lichty. For the veterans among your Lichty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichty lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lichty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lichty in 1947 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichty 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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