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Litka Family History

Litka Surname Meaning

German: eastern variant of Litke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Litka family from?

You can see how Litka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Litka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Litka family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Litka's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Litka families in 1861.
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What did your Litka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litka. 24% of Litka men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Litka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litka were Machinist and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

What Litka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Litka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litka 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Litka. 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 396 military records available for the last name Litka. For the veterans among your Litka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Litka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Litka in 1957 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litka 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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