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Lichtenegger Family History

Lichtenegger 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: Lichtenberger, Lichtenberg, Niffenegger, Lichtenwalter, Eichenberger

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Where is the Lichtenegger family from?

You can see how Lichtenegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichtenegger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichtenegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lichtenegger families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichtenegger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lichtenegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichtenegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lichtenegger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lichtenegger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Lichtenegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichtenegger 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Lichtenegger. 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 366 military records available for the last name Lichtenegger. For the veterans among your Lichtenegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichtenegger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lichtenegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lichtenegger in 1963 was 81, and 98 in 2003.

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