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Litzel Family History

Litzel 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: Ritzel, Nitzel, Mitzel, Littel, Ditzel, Leitzel, Witzel, Eitel

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Where is the Litzel family from?

You can see how Litzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Litzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Litzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Litzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litzel. 28% of Litzel 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
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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What Litzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Litzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Litzel. 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 280 military records available for the last name Litzel. For the veterans among your Litzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Litzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Litzel in 1964 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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