Lightfoot Family History

Lightfoot Surname Meaning

English (mainly northern England especially Cheshire): nickname for a messenger or for a fast runner from Middle English lyght ‘light nimble quick’.

It originates from Old English līoht which carries a similar meaning.

The term combines relevance to speed and agility, indicating someone who is quick on their feet.

In the context of its use in northern England, it highlights regional linguistic characteristics.

This rich etymology showcases how language evolves while retaining a connection to cultural practices.

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

Similar surnames: Light, Lightbody, Crofoot, Kerfoot, Lighthall, Linscott, Lipford, Leighton, Lighter, Lightman

174K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12K	Military Records
8K	Immigration Records
98K	Census and Voter Lists
471K	Member Trees

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Where is the Lightfoot family from?

You can see how Lightfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightfoot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lightfoot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 90 Lightfoot families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lightfoot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lightfoot families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lightfoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Lightfoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lightfoot. 34% of Lightfoot men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Lightfoot women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lightfoot were Laborer and House.

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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.

Farmer

34%

Labourer

17%

Painter

Laborer

Housekeeper

24%

Servant

24%

Operator

24%

House

16%

What Lightfoot family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 98K census records available for the last name Lightfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightfoot census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8K immigration records available for the last name Lightfoot. 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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Military Records

There are 12K military records available for the last name Lightfoot. For the veterans among your Lightfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightfoot lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lightfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lightfoot in 1940 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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Lightfoot Surname Meaning

English (mainly northern England especially Cheshire): nickname for a messenger or for a fast runner from Middle English lyght ‘light nimble quick’.

It originates from Old English līoht which carries a similar meaning.

The term combines relevance to speed and agility, indicating someone who is quick on their feet.

In the context of its use in northern England, it highlights regional linguistic characteristics.

This rich etymology showcases how language evolves while retaining a connection to cultural practices.

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

Where is the Lightfoot family from?

What did your Lightfoot ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

34%

Labourer

17%

Painter

Laborer

Housekeeper

24%

Servant

24%

Operator

24%

House

16%

What Lightfoot family records will you find?

What is the average Lightfoot lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lightfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lightfoot in 1940 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

Lightfoot Family History

Lightfoot Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Lightfoot Surname Meaning

764,000 record(s) for Lightfoot

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Lightfoot family from?

What did your Lightfoot ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Lightfoot family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lightfoot family history

What is the average Lightfoot lifespan?

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