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Litra Family History

Litra 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: Mitra, Lira, Litka, Nitta, Lier, Mira, Mitro, Lipka, Pitera, Lipa

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Where is the Litra family from?

You can see how Litra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Litra families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Litra's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Litra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litra. 100% of Litra women worked as a House Wife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Litra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litra 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Litra. 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 10 military records available for the last name Litra. For the veterans among your Litra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Litra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Litra in 1978 was 89, and 83 in 1997.

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