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Litwiler Family History

Litwiler 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: Litwiller, Tutwiler, Detwiler, Littler, Litwin, Little, Emswiler

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Where is the Litwiler family from?

You can see how Litwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litwiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Litwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Litwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litwiler 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 Litwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litwiler. 22% of Litwiler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Auto Mechanic
    14%

What Litwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Litwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litwiler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Litwiler. 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 134 military records available for the last name Litwiler. For the veterans among your Litwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litwiler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Litwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Litwiler in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litwiler 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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