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Ligas Family History

Ligas Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of Old Polish ligać ‘to lie’ or ‘to kick up a fuss’.

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


Similar surnames: Lis, Miga, Bilas, Rigas, Livas, Milas, Lizak, Biggs, Vilas, Lovas

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Where is the Ligas family from?

You can see how Ligas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ligas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ligas families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ligas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ligas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ligas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ligas. 45% of Ligas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ligas women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ligas were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Ligas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligas 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Ligas. 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 223 military records available for the last name Ligas. For the veterans among your Ligas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ligas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ligas in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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