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Lichlyter Name Meaning

Variant of Lichliter a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Lichliter, Lickliter, Licklider, Leichliter, Dichter, Lighter, Achter

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Where is the Lichlyter family from?

You can see how Lichlyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichlyter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lichlyter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lichlyter family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichlyter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lichlyter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lichlyter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lichlyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichlyter. 49% of Lichlyter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lichlyter women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lichlyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichlyter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Lichlyter. 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 319 military records available for the last name Lichlyter. For the veterans among your Lichlyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichlyter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lichlyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lichlyter in 1952 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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