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Lighthiser Family History

Lighthiser 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: Lightner, Lighter, Lightsey, Lighthill, Lichter, Lighthall

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Where is the Lighthiser family from?

You can see how Lighthiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthiser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lighthiser families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lighthiser's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Lighthiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighthiser 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 Lighthiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lighthiser. 40% of Lighthiser men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Pressmans Helper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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What Lighthiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Lighthiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthiser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lighthiser. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lighthiser. For the veterans among your Lighthiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthiser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lighthiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lighthiser in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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