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Lightenburger Family History

Lightenburger 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: Lichtenberger, Miltenberger, Lichtenberg, Litzenberger, Lindenberger

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Where is the Lightenburger family from?

You can see how Lightenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightenburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lightenburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lightenburger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lightenburger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lightenburger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Lightenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightenburger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lightenburger. 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 96 military records available for the last name Lightenburger. For the veterans among your Lightenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightenburger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lightenburger 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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