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Ligtvoet Family History

Ligtvoet 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: Lightfoot, Linton, Light, Little, Lister, Ligon, Litton, Liston

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ligtvoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligtvoet 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ligtvoet. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Ligtvoet. For the veterans among your Ligtvoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligtvoet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ligtvoet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ligtvoet in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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