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Lignos Family History

Lignos 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, Vignes, Lins, Lagos, Bigos, Lino, Liakos, Legnon, Llanos

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Where is the Lignos family from?

You can see how Lignos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lignos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lignos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lignos families living in Ohio. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lignos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lignos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lignos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lignos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lignos. 43% of Lignos 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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Lignos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lignos 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Lignos. 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 80 military records available for the last name Lignos. For the veterans among your Lignos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lignos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lignos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lignos in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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