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Lighty Family History

Lighty Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Liechti.

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


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Where is the Lighty family from?

You can see how Lighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lighty families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lighty's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lighty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighty 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 Lighty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lighty. 41% of Lighty men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lighty women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lighty were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

What Lighty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighty 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Lighty. 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 509 military records available for the last name Lighty. For the veterans among your Lighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lighty in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lighty 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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