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Ligthart Family History

Ligthart 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: Liebhart, Linkhart, Linhart, Libhart, Lienhart, Light, Lockhart

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Where is the Ligthart family from?

You can see how Ligthart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligthart family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Ligthart families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ligthart family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ligthart's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ligthart families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Ligthart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligthart 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Ligthart. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ligthart. For the veterans among your Ligthart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligthart lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ligthart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ligthart in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ligthart 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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