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Lechler Name Meaning

German: nickname for a man with a crafty or cunning smile Middle High German lechelaere.

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


Similar surnames: Hechler, Mechler, Bechler, Lechner, Gehler, Seckler, Lichter, Lachner

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Where is the Lechler family from?

You can see how Lechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Lechler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lechler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lechler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechler. 30% of Lechler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lechler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lechler were Manager and Operator. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechler 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Lechler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Lechler. For the veterans among your Lechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lechler in 1962 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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