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Origins of the Litster surname

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About the Litsters

We have a total number of 2673 records for people with the last name Litster.

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Where do most Litsters live?

In 1921, most Litsters lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Litsters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,250 records for the Litster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Litsters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Litsters.

What are the most common Litster first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Litsters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Litsters in 1921
Dressmaker

13

House Servant

10

Housekeeper

8

F S

7

House Keeper

7

Common Male occupations for Litsters in 1921
Coal Miner

21

Tailor

17

Ploughman

15

Wright

15

Carter

13

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