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Litsch Family History

Litsch 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: Letsch, Liesch, Nitsch, Lutsch, Ditsch, Mitsch, Litch, Latsch, Pitsch

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Where is the Litsch family from?

You can see how Litsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litsch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Litsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Litsch family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Litsch's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Litsch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litsch 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 Litsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litsch. 34% of Litsch 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Litsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Litsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litsch 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Litsch. 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 210 military records available for the last name Litsch. For the veterans among your Litsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Litsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Litsch in 1961 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litsch 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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