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Ligett Family History

Ligett 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: Liggett, Light, Lovett, Minett, Libert, Leggett, Litt, Lietz, Rivett

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Where is the Ligett family from?

You can see how Ligett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ligett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Ligett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ligett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ligett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ligett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ligett. 67% of Ligett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Ligett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligett 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ligett. 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 Ligett. For the veterans among your Ligett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Ligett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ligett in 1971 was 69, and 76 in 1999.

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