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Litfin Family History

Litfin Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational or ethnic name for someone from Lithuania (see Litwin).

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


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Where is the Litfin family from?

You can see how Litfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litfin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Litfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Litfin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Litfin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litfin families in 1911.
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What did your Litfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litfin. 50% of Litfin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Litfin women worked as a Cutter.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Litfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Litfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litfin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Litfin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Litfin. For the veterans among your Litfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litfin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Litfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Litfin in 1957 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litfin 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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