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Citron Family History

Citron Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Zitrone ‘lemon (tree)’; in some cases it may be a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of lemons.

French: from Old French citron ‘lemon’ (from Latin citrus ‘lemon tree’) and so probably a nickname for a sharp and disagreeable person.

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


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Where is the Citron family from?

You can see how Citron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Citron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Citron families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Citron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Citron families in 1891.
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What did your Citron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Citron. 50% of Citron men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 87% of Citron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Citron were Fur Cutter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    50%
  • Fur Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Citron. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Citron. For the veterans among your Citron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citron lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Citron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Citron in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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