This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lyght family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lyght Family History

Lyght 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: Light, Licht, Lucht, Slight, Slaght, Lysaght, Hight, Lyga, Wight

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lyght family from?

You can see how Lyght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyght family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyght families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Lyght families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyght's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lyght families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lyght ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyght. 46% of Lyght men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lyght women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Lyght | 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.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Graveling
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lyght family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Lyght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyght census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Lyght

Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Lyght. 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.

View all Lyght immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Lyght. For the veterans among your Lyght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lyght military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lyght family history

Discover More

What is the average Lyght lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lyght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lyght in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyght

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyght 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lyght family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial