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Litzenberger Name Meaning

German: probably an altered form of Lützenberger a habitational name for someone from an unidentified place named Lützenberg unless its origin is the same as of Luxenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Litzenberg, Linenberger, Katzenberger, Longenberger, Pitsenbarger

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Where is the Litzenberger family from?

You can see how Litzenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litzenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litzenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Litzenberger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Litzenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Litzenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litzenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litzenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litzenberger. 30% of Litzenberger men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Litzenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litzenberger were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Litzenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litzenberger 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Litzenberger. 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 805 military records available for the last name Litzenberger. For the veterans among your Litzenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litzenberger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Litzenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Litzenberger in 1945 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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