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Litsey Family History

Litsey Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of a German surname perhaps Litscher.

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


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Where is the Litsey family from?

You can see how Litsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Litsey family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Litsey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Litsey families in 1911.
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What did your Litsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litsey. 34% of Litsey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Litsey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litsey were Farming and Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Litsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litsey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Litsey. 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 624 military records available for the last name Litsey. For the veterans among your Litsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litsey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Litsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Litsey in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litsey 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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