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Lichtenfels Family History

Lichtenfels Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places which are named for a castle named with Middle High German lieht ‘bright’.

Vels(e) ‘rock’.

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


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Where is the Lichtenfels family from?

You can see how Lichtenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtenfels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Lichtenfels families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lichtenfels's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lichtenfels families in 1880.
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What did your Lichtenfels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtenfels. 24% of Lichtenfels men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Lichtenfels women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichtenfels were Machine Operator and House 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Jeweler
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    42%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • House Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lichtenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenfels 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenfels. 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 842 military records available for the last name Lichtenfels. For the veterans among your Lichtenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtenfels lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lichtenfels in 1947 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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