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Litchauer Family History

Litchauer 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: Letcher, Lichter, Witcher, Pitcher, Leithauser, Schauer, Vilhauer

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Where is the Litchauer family from?

You can see how Litchauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litchauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Litchauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Litchauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litchauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litchauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Litchauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litchauer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Litchauer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Litchauer. For the veterans among your Litchauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litchauer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Litchauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Litchauer in 1968 was 56, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litchauer 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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