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Leitzell Family History

Leitzell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leitzel.

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


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Where is the Leitzell family from?

You can see how Leitzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leitzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Leitzell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Leitzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leitzell families in 1880.
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What did your Leitzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leitzell. 27% of Leitzell men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Leitzell women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leitzell were Jeweler 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Jeweler
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Leitzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leitzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitzell 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leitzell. 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 422 military records available for the last name Leitzell. For the veterans among your Leitzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitzell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Leitzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leitzell in 1964 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitzell 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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