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Lechleitner Family History

Lechleitner Surname Meaning

South German:: habitational name for someone from Lechleiten in Tyrol Austria. variant of Lechleiter.

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


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Where is the Lechleitner family from?

You can see how Lechleitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechleitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechleitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Lechleitner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lechleitner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lechleitner families in 1880.
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What did your Lechleitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechleitner. 25% of Lechleitner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lechleitner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lechleitner were Truck Driver and Home Work.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Home Work
    23%

What Lechleitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lechleitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechleitner 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Lechleitner. 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 314 military records available for the last name Lechleitner. For the veterans among your Lechleitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechleitner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lechleitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lechleitner in 1963 was 68, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lechleitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechleitner 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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