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Littin Family History

Littin 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: Litwin, Litton, Littig, Litvin, Lattin, Litfin, Litten, Linton

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Where is the Littin family from?

You can see how Littin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Littin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Littin families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Littin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Littin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Littin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Littin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Littin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Littin. 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 187 military records available for the last name Littin. For the veterans among your Littin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Littin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Littin in 1970 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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