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Littel Family History

Littel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Little. South German (Bavaria): unexplained. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Littel family from?

You can see how Littel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Littel families living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Littel's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Littel families in 1891.
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What did your Littel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littel. 28% of Littel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Littel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littel were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Littel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Littel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littel 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Littel. 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 502 military records available for the last name Littel. For the veterans among your Littel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Littel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Littel in 1946 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littel 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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