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Leitzke Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from Leitzkau near Magdeburg. from a pet form of Leitz .

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


Similar surnames: Neitzke, Leite, Witzke, Leitz, Leitzel, Petzke, Lutzke, Eitzen

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Where is the Leitzke family from?

You can see how Leitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Leitzke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leitzke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leitzke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leitzke. 28% of Leitzke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leitzke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leitzke were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitzke 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Leitzke. 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 258 military records available for the last name Leitzke. For the veterans among your Leitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitzke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leitzke in 1958 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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