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Litteken Family History

Litteken Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lütteken: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Litteken family from?

You can see how Litteken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litteken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Litteken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Litteken families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Litteken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Litteken families in 1891.
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What did your Litteken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litteken. 47% of Litteken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Litteken women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litteken were Contractor and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Litteken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Litteken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litteken 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Litteken. 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 236 military records available for the last name Litteken. For the veterans among your Litteken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litteken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Litteken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Litteken in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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