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Lichy Family History

Lichy 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: Licht, Lich, Tichy, Cichy, Lichty, Rich, Lilly, Lach, Light, Lucey

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Where is the Lichy family from?

You can see how Lichy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lichy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lichy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lichy family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lichy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lichy families in 1880.
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What did your Lichy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lichy. 40% of Lichy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lichy women worked as an Office 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Iron Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Lichy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Lichy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lichy 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Lichy. 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 163 military records available for the last name Lichy. For the veterans among your Lichy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lichy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lichy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lichy in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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