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Litvin Family History

Litvin Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Ukrainian (standard transliteration Lytvyn): from East Slavic litvin (Ukrainian lytvyn) a habitational name for someone from the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania covering territories of today Lithuania, Belarus, and parts of Ukraine and Russia.

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


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Where is the Litvin family from?

You can see how Litvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Litvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Litvin families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Litvin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Litvin families in 1911.
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What did your Litvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litvin. 24% of Litvin men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Litvin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litvin were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Cutter
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Seamtress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Litvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Litvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litvin 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Litvin. 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 444 military records available for the last name Litvin. For the veterans among your Litvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litvin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Litvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Litvin in 1952 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litvin 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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