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Citron Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Zitrone ‘lemon (tree)’; in some cases it may be a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of lemons. French: from Old French citron ‘lemon’ (from Latin citrus ‘lemon tree’) and so probably a nickname for a sharp and disagreeable person.

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


Similar surnames: Citrin, Caron, Siron, Capron, Bitton, Biron, Catron, Mitton, Caton

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Where is the Citron family from?

You can see how Citron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Citron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Citron families living in California. This was about 76% of all the recorded Citron's in USA. California had the highest population of Citron families in 1880.
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What did your Citron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Citron. 28% of Citron men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Citron women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Citron were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Citron. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Citron. For the veterans among your Citron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citron lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Citron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Citron in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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