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Lickliter Family History

Lickliter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Lechleiter. Compare Licklider.

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


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Where is the Lickliter family from?

You can see how Lickliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lickliter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lickliter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lickliter families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lickliter's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Lickliter families in 1840.
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What did your Lickliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lickliter. 33% of Lickliter men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lickliter women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lickliter were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Lickliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lickliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lickliter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lickliter. 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 405 military records available for the last name Lickliter. For the veterans among your Lickliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lickliter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lickliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lickliter in 1954 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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