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Litterer Family History

Litterer Surname Meaning

South German (Baden-Württemberg): unexplained. In the US it is found mainly in IA.

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


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Where is the Litterer family from?

You can see how Litterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Litterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Litterer families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Litterer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Litterer families in 1880.
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What did your Litterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litterer. 32% of Litterer men worked as a Farm Operator and 43% of Litterer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litterer were Interior Decorator and House Work.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Interior Decorator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • House Work
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Litterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litterer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Litterer. 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 133 military records available for the last name Litterer. For the veterans among your Litterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litterer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Litterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Litterer in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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