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Littell Family History

Littell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Little.

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


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Where is the Littell family from?

You can see how Littell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Littell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Littell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Littell families in 1891.
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What did your Littell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager Retir and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Littell. 100% of Littell men worked as a Bank Manager Retir and 85% of Littell 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

  • Bank Manager Retir
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Littell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Littell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Littell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Littell. For the veterans among your Littell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Littell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Littell in 1954 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littell 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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