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Ligy Family History

Ligy 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: Lisy, Liby, Li, Ling, Loge, Loy, Lier, Lilly, Lage, Lis

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Where is the Ligy family from?

You can see how Ligy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ligy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ligy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ligy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ligy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ligy. 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 military records available for the last name Ligy. For the veterans among your Ligy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Ligy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ligy in 1975 was 82, and 87 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ligy 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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