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Leichtling Family History

Leichtling 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: Reichling, Reichlin, Leiting, Mechling, Leichtman, Lickteig, Etling

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Where is the Leichtling family from?

You can see how Leichtling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichtling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leichtling family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leichtling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leichtling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leichtling 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 Leichtling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Book Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichtling. 100% of Leichtling men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Leichtling women worked as a Book Keeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Book Keeper
    100%

What Leichtling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Leichtling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichtling 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Leichtling. 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 28 military records available for the last name Leichtling. For the veterans among your Leichtling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichtling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Leichtling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leichtling in 1960 was 42, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leichtling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichtling 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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