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Litwitz Family History

Litwitz 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: Litwin, Gitlitz, Lowitz, Lipsitz, Litwak, Lippitt, Lintz, Litt, Lietz

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Where is the Litwitz family from?

You can see how Litwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Litwitz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Litwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Litwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litwitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Litwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litwitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Litwitz. 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 62 military records available for the last name Litwitz. For the veterans among your Litwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litwitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Litwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Litwitz in 1957 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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