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Liechti Family History

Liechti Name Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing Swiss German Liechti. Compare Leichty Lichti Lichty Liechty and Lighty .

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


Similar surnames: Liechty, Lichti, Luecht, Licht, Leichty, Knecht, Lichter, Lucht

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Where is the Liechti family from?

You can see how Liechti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liechti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liechti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Liechti families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Liechti's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Liechti families in 1880.
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What did your Liechti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liechti. 59% of Liechti men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Liechti women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Partner Ship
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liechti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liechti 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Liechti. 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 180 military records available for the last name Liechti. For the veterans among your Liechti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liechti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Liechti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Liechti in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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