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Litant Family History

Litant 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: Liang, Lian, Levant, Lint, Litt, Lant, Winant, Tant, Linan, Virant

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Litant ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Litant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Litant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litant 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Litant. 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 45 military records available for the last name Litant. For the veterans among your Litant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Litant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Litant in 1970 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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