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Lechot Family History

Lechot 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: Hecht, Licht, Lech, Lucht, Luecht, Lachat, Recht, Leicht, Becht

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Where is the Lechot family from?

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

What did your Lechot ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Lechot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechot 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lechot. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lechot. For the veterans among your Lechot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Lechot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lechot in 1964 was 83, and 72 in 1993.

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