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Lygate Family History

Lygate 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: Legate, Agate, Ludgate, Legato, Lagace, Legare, Lyga, Flygare, Labate

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Where is the Lygate family from?

You can see how Lygate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lygate family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Lygate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Lygate family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lygate's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Lygate families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Lygate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lygate 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lygate. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lygate. For the veterans among your Lygate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lygate lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Lygate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lygate in 1976 was 53, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lygate 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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