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Lechtner Family History

Lechtner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lechner, Lichter, Leitner, Fechter, Lightner, Lachner, Rechner

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Where is the Lechtner family from?

You can see how Lechtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lechtner families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lechtner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lechtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lechtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechtner. 100% of Lechtner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lechtner women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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What Lechtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Lechtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechtner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lechtner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Lechtner. For the veterans among your Lechtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechtner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Lechtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lechtner in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 1999.

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