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Lignar Family History

Lignar 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: Eigner, Linard, Lugar, Linner, Dignam, Logar, Lina, Biggar, Mlinar

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Where is the Lignar family from?

You can see how Lignar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lignar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lignar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lignar family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Lignar's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lignar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lignar 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 60 census records available for the last name Lignar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lignar 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 Lignar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lignar. For the veterans among your Lignar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lignar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Lignar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lignar in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lignar 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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