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Lightell Family History

Lightell Surname Meaning

English (Durham): unexplained. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Lichtel a habitational name from a place called Lichtel recorded in 1224 as Lihental.

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


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Where is the Lightell family from?

You can see how Lightell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lightell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lightell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lightell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lightell families in 1891.
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What did your Lightell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lightell. 28% of Lightell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lightell women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lightell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lightell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightell 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Lightell. 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 778 military records available for the last name Lightell. For the veterans among your Lightell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lightell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lightell in 1951 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lightell 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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