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Lichterman Family History

Lichterman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Licht or Lichter.

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


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Where is the Lichterman family from?

You can see how Lichterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lichterman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lichterman families in 1911.
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What did your Lichterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichterman. 32% of Lichterman men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Lichterman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichterman were Tailor and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Lichterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Lichterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichterman 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Lichterman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Lichterman. For the veterans among your Lichterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichterman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lichterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lichterman in 1958 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lichterman 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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