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Littlechild Family History

Littlechild Surname Meaning

from Middle English litel ‘little’ (Old English lȳtel) + child ‘child’. Compare Child.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Littlechild family from?

You can see how Littlechild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littlechild family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Littlechild families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Littlechild families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Littlechild's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Littlechild families in 1891.
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What did your Littlechild ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Littlechild. 15% of Littlechild men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Littlechild women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littlechild were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Wood Machinist
    10%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Littlechild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littlechild 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Littlechild. 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 498 military records available for the last name Littlechild. For the veterans among your Littlechild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littlechild lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Littlechild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Littlechild in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littlechild 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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