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Litts Family History

Litts Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably a variant of Letts.

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


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Where is the Litts family from?

You can see how Litts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Litts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Litts families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Litts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litts families in 1911.
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What did your Litts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litts. 32% of Litts men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Litts women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litts were Farm Laborer and Stitcher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stitcher
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Litts. 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 845 military records available for the last name Litts. For the veterans among your Litts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litts lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Litts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Litts in 1954 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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