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Ligor Family History

Ligor 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, Rigor, Lier, Light, Logo, Luger, Lio, Lugar, Lagos, Lugo

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Where is the Ligor family from?

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

What did your Ligor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ligor. 43% of Ligor 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Ligor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligor 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Ligor. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ligor. For the veterans among your Ligor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Ligor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ligor in 1959 was 58, and 86 in 1995.

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