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Litterly Family History

Litterly 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: Sitterly, Butterly, Fetterly, Litteral, Litterer, Littell, Littel

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Where is the Litterly family from?

You can see how Litterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litterly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Litterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Litterly families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Litterly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Litterly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litterly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Litterly. 100% of Litterly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Litterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litterly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Litterly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Litterly. For the veterans among your Litterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litterly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Litterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Litterly in 1969 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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