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Litzinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lützingen in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Kitzinger, Ritzinger, Utzinger, Letsinger, Hittinger, Matzinger

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Where is the Litzinger family from?

You can see how Litzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Litzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Litzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Litzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litzinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litzinger. 34% of Litzinger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Litzinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litzinger were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Litzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzinger 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Litzinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Litzinger. For the veterans among your Litzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Litzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Litzinger in 1949 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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