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Litzau Family History

Litzau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria or from Lützow in Mecklenburg. See also Lutzow.

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


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Where is the Litzau family from?

You can see how Litzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Litzau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Litzau families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Litzau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Litzau families in 1880.
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What did your Litzau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litzau. 60% of Litzau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Litzau women worked as a House Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Litzau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Litzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzau 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Litzau. 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 184 military records available for the last name Litzau. For the veterans among your Litzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Litzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Litzau in 1960 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Litzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litzau 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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