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Leitzau Family History

Leitzau Surname 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: Litzau, Littau, Leitao, Leitz, Lettau, Leitman, Lietzau, Leitzke

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Where is the Leitzau family from?

You can see how Leitzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitzau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leitzau families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leitzau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Leitzau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitzau 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 Leitzau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Leitzau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Leitzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitzau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Leitzau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Leitzau. For the veterans among your Leitzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitzau lifespan?

Average Leitzau life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leitzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitzau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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