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Littles Family History

Littles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Little.

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


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Where is the Littles family from?

You can see how Littles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Littles families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Littles's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Littles families in 1911.
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What did your Littles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littles. 37% of Littles men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Littles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littles were Farming and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Littles. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Littles. For the veterans among your Littles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littles lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Littles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Littles in 1946 was 33, and 66 in 2004.

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