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Lighston Family History

Lighston 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: Liston, Leighton, Hughston, Dighton, Logston, Linton, Oughton, Light

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Where is the Lighston family from?

You can see how Lighston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lighston families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lighston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lighston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighston 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 12 census records available for the last name Lighston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighston 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lighston. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lighston. For the veterans among your Lighston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighston lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Lighston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lighston in 1971 was 62, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lighston 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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