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Littlejohn Family History

Littlejohn Name Meaning

Scottish and English: nickname from Middle English litel ‘little’ (Old English lȳtel) + the Middle English personal name John . The nickname may have been used ironically for a giant as with the outlaw character Little John in 17th-century tales and ballads of Robin Hood (though he is no giant in 15th-century texts). In some cases also an Americanized form (translation into English) of French Petitjean .

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

Similar surnames: Pettyjohn, Little, Meiklejohn, Littler, Linton, Milleson, Littleford

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Where is the Littlejohn family from?

You can see how Littlejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littlejohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littlejohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 104 Littlejohn families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Littlejohn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Littlejohn families in 1911.

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What did your Littlejohn ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
36%
Laborer
20%
Labourer
20%
Student
8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Student
100%

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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Littlejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littlejohn 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Littlejohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Littlejohn. For the veterans among your Littlejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littlejohn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Littlejohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Littlejohn in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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