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Lithen Family History

Lithen 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: Fithen, Litten, Litwin, Linden, Lien, Litton, Hitchen, Lingen, Eichen

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Where is the Lithen family from?

You can see how Lithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lithen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lithen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Lithen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lithen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lithen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lithen 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 Lithen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Lithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lithen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Lithen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lithen. For the veterans among your Lithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lithen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Lithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lithen in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lithen 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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