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Lichtenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Lichtenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Lichtenberg, Eichenberger, Reichenberger, Eichelberger, Guckenberger

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Where is the Lichtenberger family from?

You can see how Lichtenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichtenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Lichtenberger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtenberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lichtenberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lichtenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lichtenberger. 50% of Lichtenberger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lichtenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lichtenberger. For the veterans among your Lichtenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtenberger lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Lichtenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lichtenberger in 2001 was 91, and 91 in 2002.

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