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Lith Family History

Lith 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: Loth, Litt, With, Leith, Lish, Lich, Litz, Leth, Lite, Litch

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Where is the Lith family from?

You can see how Lith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lith families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lith's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lith 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 Lith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lith. 36% of Lith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lith women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Helper
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lith 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Lith. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lith. For the veterans among your Lith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Lith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lith in 1970 was 67, and 71 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lith 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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