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Littman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Litman . Americanized form of German Littmann . Possibly also English a variant of Lutman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Litman, Mittman, Bittman, Lipman, Littmann, Pittman, Lichtman

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Where is the Littman family from?

You can see how Littman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Littman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Littman families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Littman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Littman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Littman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littman. 23% of Littman men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Littman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littman were Clerk and 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
    23%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Littman. 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 Littman. For the veterans among your Littman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Littman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Littman in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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