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Liotta Family History

Liotta Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Leotta.

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


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Where is the Liotta family from?

You can see how Liotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liotta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Liotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Liotta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liotta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liotta families in 1891.
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What did your Liotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liotta. 14% of Liotta men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Liotta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liotta were Barber and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liotta 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 Liotta. 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 809 military records available for the last name Liotta. For the veterans among your Liotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liotta lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Liotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liotta in 1948 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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