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Laighton Family History

Laighton Name 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: Laughton, Leighton, Haughton, Heighton, Brighton, Naughton, Langston

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Where is the Laighton family from?

You can see how Laighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laighton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laighton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Laighton families living in New Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Laighton's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Laighton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laighton 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 Laighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laighton. 20% of Laighton men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laighton 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Laighton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 204 military records available for the last name Laighton. For the veterans among your Laighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laighton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Laighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laighton in 1957 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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