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Litza Family History

Litza 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: Lizza, Litzau, Litz, Litka, Linza, Nitta, Lipka, Fitz, Lipa, Litwak

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Where is the Litza family from?

You can see how Litza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Litza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Litza families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Litza's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Litza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litza 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 Litza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litza. 67% of Litza men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Litza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Litza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litza 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Litza. 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 100 military records available for the last name Litza. For the veterans among your Litza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Litza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Litza in 1957 was 50, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litza 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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