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Ligo Family History

Ligo 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: Logo, Ligon, Lio, Lugo, Rigo, Lino, Lago, Vigo, Igo, Lingo

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Where is the Ligo family from?

You can see how Ligo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ligo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ligo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ligo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ligo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ligo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Ligo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligo 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Ligo. 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 161 military records available for the last name Ligo. For the veterans among your Ligo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ligo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ligo in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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