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Lige Family History

Lige Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Lige family from?

You can see how Lige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lige families living in Flintshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lige's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Lige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lige. 37% of Lige men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lige women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lige were Machinist and Laundress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lige 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Lige. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 328 military records available for the last name Lige. For the veterans among your Lige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lige lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lige in 1945 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lige ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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