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Litney Family History

Litney 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: Linney, Pitney, Bitney, Litsey, Sidney, Line, Whitney, Binney

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Where is the Litney family from?

You can see how Litney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Litney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Litney families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Litney's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Litney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litney 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 180 census records available for the last name Litney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Litney. 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 27 military records available for the last name Litney. For the veterans among your Litney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Litney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Litney in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litney 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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