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Lighthill Family History

Lighthill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Little modified so as to resemble a placename.

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


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Where is the Lighthill family from?

You can see how Lighthill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lighthill family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lighthill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lighthill families in 1891.
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What did your Lighthill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lighthill. 100% of Lighthill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lighthill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthill 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lighthill. 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 343 military records available for the last name Lighthill. For the veterans among your Lighthill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lighthill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lighthill in 1956 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lighthill 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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