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Litzell Family History

Litzell 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: Leitzell, Littell, Lindell, Liddell, Ritzel, Nitzel, Wetzell, Kittell

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Where is the Litzell family from?

You can see how Litzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Litzell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Litzell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litzell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litzell 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 Litzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litzell. 50% of Litzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Litzell women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Litzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Litzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Litzell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Litzell. For the veterans among your Litzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Litzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Litzell in 1960 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litzell 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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