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Lechleiter Family History

Lechleiter Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German lēhen ‘to hold land as a feudal tenant’ + līte ‘mountain slope’.

See also Lechner compare Lechliter Leckliter Leichliter Lichliter and Lickliter.

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


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Where is the Lechleiter family from?

You can see how Lechleiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechleiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lechleiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lechleiter families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lechleiter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lechleiter families in 1891.
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What did your Lechleiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechleiter. 38% of Lechleiter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lechleiter women worked as an Office Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%

What Lechleiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lechleiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechleiter 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Lechleiter. 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 333 military records available for the last name Lechleiter. For the veterans among your Lechleiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechleiter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lechleiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lechleiter in 1959 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechleiter 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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