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Lithe Family History

Lithe 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: Litke, Litle, Lite, Luthe, Lathe, Linde, Linge, Light, Little, Licht

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Where is the Lithe family from?

You can see how Lithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lithe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lithe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lithe families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lithe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lithe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lithe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lithe. 100% of Lithe men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Lithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lithe 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lithe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lithe. For the veterans among your Lithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lithe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lithe in 1963 was 82, and 98 in 2004.

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