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Litle Family History

Litle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Little. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Litle family from?

You can see how Litle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Litle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Litle families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Litle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litle families in 1911.
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What did your Litle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Litle. 100% of Litle 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Litle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litle 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Litle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Litle. For the veterans among your Litle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Litle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Litle in 1961 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Litle 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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