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Leighty Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Laity .

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


Similar surnames: Leichty, Leisey, Keigley, Sleight, Lighter, Knight, Leight, Leigh

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Where is the Leighty family from?

You can see how Leighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leighty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leighty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Leighty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Leighty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leighty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leighty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leighty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leighty. 24% of Leighty men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Leighty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leighty were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leighty 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Leighty. 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 Leighty. For the veterans among your Leighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leighty lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leighty in 1943 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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