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Litch Family History

Litch Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leitch.

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


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Where is the Litch family from?

You can see how Litch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Litch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Litch families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Litch's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Litch families in 1911.
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What did your Litch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Litch. 100% of Litch women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Litch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litch 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Litch. 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 762 military records available for the last name Litch. For the veterans among your Litch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Litch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Litch in 1955 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litch 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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