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Litwin Family History

Litwin Surname Meaning

Polish, German, and Jewish (Eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish litwin, an ethnic name for someone from Lithuania (Polish Litwa, Lithuanian Lietuva, a word of uncertain etymology, perhaps a derivative of the river name Leità). In the 14th century, Lithuania was an independent grand duchy which extended from the Baltic to the shores of the Black Sea.

It was unified with Poland in 1569 and was absorbed into the Russian empire in 1795. The region referred to as Lite in Ashkenazic culture encompassed not only Lithuania but also Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, parts of northern Ukraine, and parts of northeastern Poland.

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


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You can see how Litwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Litwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Litwin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Litwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litwin families in 1911.
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What did your Litwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Litwin. 50% of Litwin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Litwin women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Butcher
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Litwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litwin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Litwin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Litwin. For the veterans among your Litwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litwin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Litwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Litwin in 1954 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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