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Litte Family History

Litte 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: Little, Litt, Litke, Witte, Litty, Litle, Lite, Litts, Litten, Littel

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Where is the Litte family from?

You can see how Litte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Litte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Litte families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Litte's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Litte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litte. 29% of Litte men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Litte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litte were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Litte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litte 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Litte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Litte. For the veterans among your Litte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Litte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Litte in 1967 was 91, and 59 in 1997.

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