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Lighthall Family History

Lighthall Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a place called Lightollars in Lancashire so named from Old English lēoht ‘light-colored’ + alor ‘alder’. The surname however is not found in current English sources.

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


Similar surnames: Lightell, Wignall, Southall, Wigfall, Benthall, Rishell, Minshall

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Where is the Lighthall family from?

You can see how Lighthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Lighthall families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Lighthall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lighthall families in 1911.
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What did your Lighthall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lighthall. 100% of Lighthall men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Lighthall women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lighthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthall 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Lighthall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Lighthall. For the veterans among your Lighthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lighthall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lighthall in 1956 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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