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Lite Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Light .

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


Similar surnames: Hite, Liter, Litt, Life, Lie, Lim, Lone, Wine, Pike, Lute

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Where is the Lite family from?

You can see how Lite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Lite families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lite families in 1891.
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What did your Lite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lite. 100% of Lite 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lite 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Lite. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lite. For the veterans among your Lite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lite in 1962 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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