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Littmann Family History

Littmann Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Litman . German: derivative with -mann ‘man’ of a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element liut ‘people tribe’. East German (of Slavic origin mainly in former Silesia): derivative with -mann ‘man’ of a Slavic personal name like Litomir based on Old Slavic ljutъ ‘grim wild’. Alternatively perhaps a nickname for a wild unruly person derived from the same Old Slavic word.

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

Similar surnames: Littman, Litman, Guttmann, Liebmann, Lippmann, Rottmann, Mittman

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Where is the Littmann family from?

You can see how Littmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Littmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Littmann families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Littmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Littmann families in 1880.

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What did your Littmann ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Clerk
34%
Butcher
17%
Superintendent
17%
Doctor
17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
100%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Littmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Littmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Littmann in 1958 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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