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Litak Family History

Litak 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: Litwak, Liptak, Lisak, Litvak, Lizak, Lian, Livas, Lipa, Bitar, Tak

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Where is the Litak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litak. 67% of Litak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Pressmans Helper
    34%

What Litak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Litak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litak 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Litak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Litak. For the veterans among your Litak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Litak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Litak in 1954 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litak 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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