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Lighthill Family History

Lighthill Name Meaning

English: variant of Little modified so as to resemble a placename.

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


Similar surnames: Lighthall, Lightle, Lightell, Edghill, Littrell, Littell, Wetherill

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Where is the Lighthill family from?

You can see how Lighthill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Lighthill families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lighthill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lighthill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighthill 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 Lighthill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lighthill. 39% of Lighthill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lighthill women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lighthill were Farming and House Wife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lighthill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthill 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lighthill. 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 343 military records available for the last name Lighthill. For the veterans among your Lighthill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lighthill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lighthill in 1956 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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