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Golighty Family History

Golighty 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: Golightly, Lighty, Light, Slight, Doughty, Geraghty, Leighty, Blight

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Where is the Golighty family from?

You can see how Golighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golighty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golighty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Golighty families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Golighty's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Golighty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golighty 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 Golighty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golighty. 100% of Golighty 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%

What Golighty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Golighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golighty 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Golighty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Golighty. For the veterans among your Golighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golighty lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Golighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Golighty in 1979 was 91, and 28 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golighty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golighty 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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