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Citlau Family History

Citlau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Littau, Litzau, Cihlar, Nitta, Villa, Cotta, Lau, Vilar, Titman, Vila

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Where is the Citlau family from?

You can see how Citlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Citlau family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Citlau's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Citlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Citlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Citlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Citlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Citlau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Citlau. 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 military records available for the last name Citlau. For the veterans among your Citlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citlau lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Citlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Citlau in 1986 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Citlau 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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