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Littay Family History

Littay Surname 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: Littau, Litty, Nitta, Little, Litwak, Litton, Witty, Pitta, Mittag

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Where is the Littay family from?

You can see how Littay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Littay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Littay families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Littay's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Littay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Littay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Littay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Littay. For the veterans among your Littay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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