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Ligeon Family History

Ligeon 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: Ligon, Pigeon, Linton, Leon, Simeon, Lien, Lipson, Pidgeon, Litton

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Where is the Ligeon family from?

You can see how Ligeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligeon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ligeon family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ligeon's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Ligeon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligeon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ligeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ligeon. 100% of Ligeon men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Ligeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligeon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ligeon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ligeon. For the veterans among your Ligeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligeon lifespan?

Average Ligeon life expectancy in 1983 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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