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Lighton Family History

Lighton Surname Meaning

see Leighton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lighton family from?

You can see how Lighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Lighton families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lighton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lighton families in 1891.
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What did your Lighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lighton. 50% of Lighton men worked as a Brass Moulder and 85% of Lighton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lighton were Mineral Water Manufacturer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brass Moulder
    50%
  • Mineral Water Manufacturer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighton 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Lighton. 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 396 military records available for the last name Lighton. For the veterans among your Lighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lighton in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lighton 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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