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Lightstone Family History

Lightstone 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: Lidstone, Whetstone, Litton, Liston, Leighton, Lightbody, Pistone

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Where is the Lightstone family from?

You can see how Lightstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lightstone families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 17 Lightstone families living in Missouri. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lightstone's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lightstone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lightstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lightstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lightstone. 56% of Lightstone 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
    56%
  • Theater Manager
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lightstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightstone 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Lightstone. 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 160 military records available for the last name Lightstone. For the veterans among your Lightstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightstone lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lightstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lightstone in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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