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Ligas Family History

Ligas Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of Old Polish ligać ‘to lie’ or ‘to kick up a fuss’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ligas family from?

You can see how Ligas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ligas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ligas families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ligas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ligas families in 1891.
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What did your Ligas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ligas. 45% of Ligas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ligas women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ligas were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Ligas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligas 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Ligas. 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 223 military records available for the last name Ligas. For the veterans among your Ligas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ligas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ligas in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ligas 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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