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Leichte Family History

Leichte 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: Leicht, Leichter, Lichte, Leichty, Lichter, Licht, Leite, Lerche

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Where is the Leichte family from?

You can see how Leichte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leichte families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Leichte family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Leichte's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Leichte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leichte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leichte ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Leichte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichte 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Leichte. 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 77 military records available for the last name Leichte. For the veterans among your Leichte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichte lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Leichte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leichte in 1972 was 69, and 59 in 1985.

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