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Litaker Family History

Litaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leidecker.

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


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Where is the Litaker family from?

You can see how Litaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Litaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Litaker families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Litaker's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Litaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litaker 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 Litaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litaker. 29% of Litaker men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Litaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litaker were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    59%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Litaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Litaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litaker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Litaker. 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 691 military records available for the last name Litaker. For the veterans among your Litaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litaker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Litaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Litaker in 1955 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litaker 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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