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Lithgow Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Linlithgow between Edinburgh and Falkirk which was probably named with British words related to modern Welsh llyn ‘lake pool’ + llaith ‘damp’ + cau ‘hollow’. In the 13th and 14th centuries the name appears both with and without the first syllable. Originally Lithgow was the name of the settlement and Linlithgow that of the lake. Lithgow was associated by folk etymology with Gaelic liath ‘gray’ + cu ‘dog’ and such a figure appears on the medieval borough seal.

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


Similar surnames: Glasgow, Lingen, Litton, Bigelow, Lothrop, Lathrop, Lingo, Cahow

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Where is the Lithgow family from?

You can see how Lithgow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lithgow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lithgow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 31 Lithgow families living in Durham. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lithgow's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lithgow families in 1891.
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What did your Lithgow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lithgow. 43% of Lithgow men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Lithgow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lithgow were Technical Director Engineer and Hotel Chef. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Chemist
    29%
  • Technical Director Engineer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Hotel Chef
    5%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lithgow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lithgow 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lithgow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lithgow. For the veterans among your Lithgow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lithgow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lithgow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lithgow in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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