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Littie Family History

Littie 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: Little, Littig, Wittie, Litwin, Litton, Littau, Sittig, Litt, Litke

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Where is the Littie family from?

You can see how Littie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Littie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Littie family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Littie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Littie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Littie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littie. 62% of Littie men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Littie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littie were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Littie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Littie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littie 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Littie. 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 138 military records available for the last name Littie. For the veterans among your Littie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Littie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Littie in 1988 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littie 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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