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Lichtwitz Family History

Lichtwitz 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: Lipkowitz, Lechowicz, Liebowitz, Lichti, Lachowicz, Litwin, Lichter

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Where is the Lichtwitz family from?

You can see how Lichtwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Lichtwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lichtwitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lichtwitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Lichtwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtwitz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Lichtwitz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lichtwitz. For the veterans among your Lichtwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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