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Lightsy Family History

Lightsy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lightsey, Lighty, Light, Lighter, Lightle, Leighty, Lichty, Golightly

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Where is the Lightsy family from?

You can see how Lightsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightsy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lightsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lightsy families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lightsy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lightsy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lightsy 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 Lightsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lightsy. 50% of Lightsy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lightsy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lightsy were Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Lightsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Lightsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightsy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lightsy. 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 84 military records available for the last name Lightsy. For the veterans among your Lightsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightsy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lightsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lightsy in 1970 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lightsy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lightsy 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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