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Lighthizer Family History

Lighthizer 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, Lighthill, Lichter, Lighthall, Kightlinger

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Where is the Lighthizer family from?

You can see how Lighthizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lighthizer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lighthizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lighthizer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lighthizer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lighthizer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lighthizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lighthizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lighthizer. 43% of Lighthizer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Unable
    29%
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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Lighthizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lighthizer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lighthizer. 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 184 military records available for the last name Lighthizer. For the veterans among your Lighthizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lighthizer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lighthizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lighthizer in 1963 was 78, and 96 in 2003.

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