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Linchitz Family History

Linchitz 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: Lifshitz, Lipschitz, Licht, Minchin, Lintz, Lipschutz, Langlitz

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Where is the Linchitz family from?

You can see how Linchitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linchitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Linchitz families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Linchitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Linchitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linchitz 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 Linchitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linchitz. 100% of Linchitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Linchitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Linchitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linchitz 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Linchitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Linchitz. For the veterans among your Linchitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linchitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Linchitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Linchitz in 1953 was 68, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linchitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linchitz 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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