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Litscher Name Meaning

German:: variant of Litsch from Old Slavic ljutъ ‘grim wild’ a nickname for a wild unruly person. variant of Lütscher a derivative of the personal name Liuzo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pitcher, Wischer, Letcher, Ritschel, Loescher, Litterer, Sicher

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Where is the Litscher family from?

You can see how Litscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Litscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Litscher families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Litscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Litscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litscher. 50% of Litscher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Litscher women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litscher were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Litscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litscher 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Litscher. 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 232 military records available for the last name Litscher. For the veterans among your Litscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litscher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Litscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Litscher in 1951 was 37, and 47 in 2004.

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