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Littrell Name Meaning

English: variant of Luttrell .

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


Similar surnames: Littrel, Littell, Kittrell, Latterell, Luttrull, Kittell, Littel

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Where is the Littrell family from?

You can see how Littrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Littrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Littrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Littrell families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Littrell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Littrell families in 1840.
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What did your Littrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Littrell. 29% of Littrell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Littrell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Littrell were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Littrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Littrell 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Littrell. 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 Littrell. For the veterans among your Littrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Littrell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Littrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Littrell in 1944 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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