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Litjen Family History

Litjen 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: Lutjen, Litten, Litwin, Linden, Lien, Litton, Lingen, Kitten, Eitzen

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Where is the Litjen family from?

You can see how Litjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litjen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Litjen family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Litjen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Litjen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litjen 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 66 census records available for the last name Litjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litjen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Litjen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Litjen. For the veterans among your Litjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litjen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Litjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Litjen in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litjen 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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