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Lighterman Family History

Lighterman 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: Lichterman, Lightman, Wichterman, Kitterman, Letterman, Lanterman

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Where is the Lighterman family from?

You can see how Lighterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lighterman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lighterman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lighterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lighterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighterman 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 30 census records available for the last name Lighterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighterman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Lighterman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lighterman. For the veterans among your Lighterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighterman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Lighterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lighterman in 1982 was 83, and 63 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lighterman 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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