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Littauer Family History

Littauer Name 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: Littau, Littler, Litterer, Lindauer, Litaker, Little, Lister, Gitter

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Where is the Littauer family from?

You can see how Littauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Littauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Littauer families living in Maryland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Littauer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Littauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Littauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Littauer. 56% of Littauer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Littauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Littauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littauer 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Littauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Littauer. For the veterans among your Littauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littauer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Littauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Littauer in 1968 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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