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Lichtig Family History

Lichtig 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: Lichti, Lichter, Licht, Lickteig, Littig, Liechti, Lichte, Lichty

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Where is the Lichtig family from?

You can see how Lichtig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Lichtig families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lichtig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lichtig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtig 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 Lichtig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtig. 45% of Lichtig men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lichtig women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichtig were Owner and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Lichtig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lichtig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtig 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Lichtig. 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 322 military records available for the last name Lichtig. For the veterans among your Lichtig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lichtig in 1952 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichtig 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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