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Lity Family History

Lity 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: Litt, Luty, Litty, Laity, Litz, Lisy, Lite, Liby, Li, Ling

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Where is the Lity family from?

You can see how Lity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lity families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lity's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lity surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Lity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lity 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lity. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lity. For the veterans among your Lity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lity lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Lity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lity in 1976 was 66, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lity 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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