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Lighthart Family History

Lighthart Name 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: Lighthall, Lightfoot, Lightner, Lighter, Liebhart, Lightman, Linkhart

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Where is the Lighthart family from?

You can see how Lighthart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Lighthart families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Lighthart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lighthart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighthart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lighthart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lighthart. 100% of Lighthart men worked as a Labourer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lighthart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthart 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Lighthart. 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 281 military records available for the last name Lighthart. For the veterans among your Lighthart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lighthart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lighthart in 1964 was 63, and 58 in 2004.

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