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Littenberg Family History

Littenberg 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: Wittenberg, Litzenberg, Rittenberg, Guttenberg, Lindenberg

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Where is the Littenberg family from?

You can see how Littenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Littenberg families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Littenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Littenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Littenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littenberg. 54% of Littenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Littenberg women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Littenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Littenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littenberg 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Littenberg. 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 68 military records available for the last name Littenberg. For the veterans among your Littenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littenberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Littenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Littenberg in 1958 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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