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Lithman Family History

Lithman Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Litman, itself a variant of Lutman. From Swedish lite ‘little’ + man ‘man’.

Spelling variant of German Littman from an abbreviated Slavic (e.g. Czech) male personal name like Litomir + mann ‘man’.

But sometimes Jewish according to Bahlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Lithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lithman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lithman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lithman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lithman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lithman families in 1891.
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What did your Lithman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Lithman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lithman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Lithman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lithman. For the veterans among your Lithman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lithman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Lithman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lithman in 1975 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lithman 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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