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Littler Name Meaning

English: distinguishing epithet for the smaller of two men with the same personal name (see Little).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Little, Gittler, Littles, Mitter, Kittler, Sittler, Spittler, Ritzler

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Littler Family Origin

Where is the Littler family from?

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You can see how Littler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littler families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 873 Littler families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Littler's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Littler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Littler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Littler Family Occupations

What did your Littler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Littler. 2% of Littler men worked as a General Labourer and 54% of Littler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littler were Farmer and Cotton Weaver

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    2%
  • Colliery Hewer
    1%
  • Bricklayer
    1%
  • Farmer
    1%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Cotton Weaver
    1%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Littler Historical Records

What Littler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Littler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Littler. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Littler. For the veterans among your Littler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Littler Life Expectancy

What is the average Littler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Littler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Littler in 1946 was 69, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Littler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Littler 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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