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Lichwala Family History

Lichwala 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: Buchwald, Schwalm, Machala, Chvala, Michal, Cicala, Schwall, Rachwal

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Where is the Lichwala family from?

You can see how Lichwala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichwala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lichwala families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lichwala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lichwala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichwala 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 Lichwala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lichwala. 100% of Lichwala men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Lichwala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Lichwala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichwala 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lichwala. 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 38 military records available for the last name Lichwala. For the veterans among your Lichwala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichwala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Lichwala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lichwala in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lichwala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichwala 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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