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Liter Family History

Liter Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Leiter or English Lighter. Compare Lyter.

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


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Where is the Liter family from?

You can see how Liter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Liter families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Liter's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Liter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Liter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liter. 29% of Liter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Liter women worked as a Factory. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liter were Farming and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Liter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liter 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Liter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Liter. For the veterans among your Liter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Liter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Liter in 1963 was 51, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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