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Littlestone Family History

Littlestone 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: Littleton, Gittleson, Kittleson, Littlejohn, Littlewood, Nettleton

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Where is the Littlestone family from?

You can see how Littlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littlestone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Littlestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Littlestone families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Littlestone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Littlestone families in 1891.
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What did your Littlestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Optician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Littlestone. 100% of Littlestone men worked as an Optician and 82% of Littlestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Optician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Littlestone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Littlestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littlestone 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Littlestone. 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 54 military records available for the last name Littlestone. For the veterans among your Littlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littlestone lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Littlestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Littlestone in 1980 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littlestone 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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