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Lichtfeld Family History

Lichtfeld 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: Lichtenfeld, Litchfield, Lichter, Lightell, Lichtenfels, Fichtel

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Where is the Lichtfeld family from?

You can see how Lichtfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Lichtfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lichtfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lichtfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Lichtfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtfeld 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Lichtfeld. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lichtfeld. For the veterans among your Lichtfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtfeld lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Lichtfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lichtfeld in 1979 was 39, and 29 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtfeld 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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