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Litvak Family History

Litvak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Litwak.

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


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Where is the Litvak family from?

You can see how Litvak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litvak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Litvak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Litvak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litvak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litvak 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 Litvak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litvak. 37% of Litvak men worked as a Miner and 50% of Litvak women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litvak were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Miner
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Litvak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Litvak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litvak 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Litvak. 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 142 military records available for the last name Litvak. For the veterans among your Litvak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litvak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Litvak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Litvak in 1960 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litvak 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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