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Lightkep Family History

Lightkep 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: Lightner, Lighter, Lightsey, Lightle, Lightcap, Light, Lichter

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Where is the Lightkep family from?

You can see how Lightkep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightkep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lightkep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Lightkep families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lightkep's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lightkep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lightkep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lightkep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lightkep. 100% of Lightkep men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Lightkep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Lightkep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightkep 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lightkep. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lightkep. For the veterans among your Lightkep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightkep lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lightkep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lightkep in 1963 was 82, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lightkep 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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