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Litzenberg Family History

Litzenberg Surname Meaning

German: probably an altered form of Lützenberg a variant of Lützenberger (see Litzenberger).

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


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Where is the Litzenberg family from?

You can see how Litzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litzenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Litzenberg families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Litzenberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Litzenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litzenberg 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 Litzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litzenberg. 32% of Litzenberg men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Litzenberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litzenberg were Farm Hand and Nurse.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%

What Litzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Litzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzenberg 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Litzenberg. 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 979 military records available for the last name Litzenberg. For the veterans among your Litzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzenberg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Litzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Litzenberg in 1944 was 21, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litzenberg 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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