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Leighten Family History

Leighten 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: Leighton, Heighton, Deighton, Lighter, Leichter, Eichten, Leighty

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Where is the Leighten family from?

You can see how Leighten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leighten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leighten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 9 Leighten families living in Angus. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leighten's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Leighten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leighten 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 Leighten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leighten. 100% of Leighten men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Leighten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Leighten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leighten 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Leighten. 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 37 military records available for the last name Leighten. For the veterans among your Leighten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leighten lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Leighten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leighten in 1985 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leighten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leighten 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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