Litwak Family History

Litwak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Yiddish litvak Polish Litwak ‘Lithuanian’ denoting a Jew who spoke the northeastern dialect of Yiddish.

It refers to someone from the historical Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a region much larger than present-day Lithuania.

This region included not only Lithuania but also Belarus, parts of northeastern Poland, parts of northern Ukraine, and Latvia.

The term encompasses a rich cultural and linguistic heritage characteristic of Jews from this area.

Understanding this background helps illuminate the historical significance of the term “litvak” in Jewish identity.

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

Similar surnames: Litwin, Litwack, Litvak, Littau, Nowak, Spiewak, Litman, Link, Liptak, Lizak

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300	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
709	Census and Voter Lists
622	Member Trees

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Where is the Litwak family from?

You can see how Litwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litwak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Litwak families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Litwak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Litwak families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litwak 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 Litwak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and maill operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litwak. 28% of Litwak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Litwak women worked as a maill 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.

Salesman

28%

Proprietor

23%

Laborer

14%

Clerk

10%

maill operator

100%

What Litwak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 709 census records available for the last name Litwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litwak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Litwak. 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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Military Records

There are 300 military records available for the last name Litwak. For the veterans among your Litwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litwak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Litwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Litwak in 1946 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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Litwak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Yiddish litvak Polish Litwak ‘Lithuanian’ denoting a Jew who spoke the northeastern dialect of Yiddish.

It refers to someone from the historical Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a region much larger than present-day Lithuania.

This region included not only Lithuania but also Belarus, parts of northeastern Poland, parts of northern Ukraine, and Latvia.

The term encompasses a rich cultural and linguistic heritage characteristic of Jews from this area.

Understanding this background helps illuminate the historical significance of the term “litvak” in Jewish identity.

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

Where is the Litwak family from?

What did your Litwak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and maill operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litwak. 28% of Litwak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Litwak women worked as a maill operator.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

28%

Proprietor

23%

Laborer

14%

Clerk

10%

maill operator

100%

What Litwak family records will you find?

What is the average Litwak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Litwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Litwak in 1946 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

Litwak Family History

Litwak Surname Meaning

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Litwak Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Litwak

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Where is the Litwak family from?

What did your Litwak ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Litwak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Litwak lifespan?

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