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Leitzel Family History

Leitzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Leitz.

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


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Where is the Leitzel family from?

You can see how Leitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leitzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 12 Leitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leitzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitzel 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 Leitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leitzel. 31% of Leitzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leitzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leitzel were Clerk and House Keeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Leitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitzel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Leitzel. 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 680 military records available for the last name Leitzel. For the veterans among your Leitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitzel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leitzel in 1950 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitzel 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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