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Littleson Family History

Littleson 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: Littleton, Gittleson, Kittleson, Littlejohn, Kettleson, Littles

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Where is the Littleson family from?

You can see how Littleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littleson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Littleson families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Littleson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Littleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littleson 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 Littleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Littleson. 50% of Littleson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Littleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Littleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littleson 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Littleson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Littleson. For the veterans among your Littleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littleson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Littleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Littleson in 1972 was 92, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littleson 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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