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Citrin Family History

Citrin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Yiddish tsitrin ‘lemon (tree)’. Compare Citron.

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


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Where is the Citrin family from?

You can see how Citrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Citrin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Citrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Citrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Citrin 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 Citrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Citrin. 25% of Citrin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Citrin women worked as a School. Some less common occupations for Americans named Citrin were Baker and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Baker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Citrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Citrin 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Citrin. 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 215 military records available for the last name Citrin. For the veterans among your Citrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citrin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Citrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Citrin in 1955 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Citrin 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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