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Origins of the Litton surname

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Where do most Littons live?

In 1921, most Littons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Littons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,390 records for the Litton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Littons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Litton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Littons

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

Common Female occupations for Littons in 1921
Dressmaker

23

Laundress

15

Annuitant

12

Domestic Servant

11

Lace Maker

11

Common Male occupations for Littons in 1921
Fisherman

47

Farm Hands

18

Mate

14

General Farmers

11

Blacksmith

10

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