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Lichtefeld Family History

Lichtefeld 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: Lichtenfeld, Lichtenfels, Litchfield, Lichter, Schoenfeld

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Where is the Lichtefeld family from?

You can see how Lichtefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lichtefeld families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lichtefeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lichtefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lichtefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichtefeld. 50% of Lichtefeld men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Lichtefeld women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Lichtefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Lichtefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtefeld 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lichtefeld. 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 38 military records available for the last name Lichtefeld. For the veterans among your Lichtefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtefeld lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lichtefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lichtefeld in 1955 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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