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Lichtenstein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Li(e)chtenstein from Middle High German lieht ‘bright’ + stein ‘stone rock’. All take their name from a castle which formed the original settlement. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Licht ‘light’ + Stein ‘rock stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Schoenstein, Winterstein, Falkenstein, Hohenstein, Hartenstein

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Where is the Lichtenstein family from?

You can see how Lichtenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lichtenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lichtenstein families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lichtenstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lichtenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Lichtenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtenstein. 24% of Lichtenstein men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Lichtenstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lichtenstein were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lichtenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenstein 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenstein. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lichtenstein. For the veterans among your Lichtenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtenstein lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lichtenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lichtenstein in 1946 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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