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Lightle Family History

Lightle Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Lichtel (see Lightell). Perhaps an altered form of English Lighthall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lightle family from?

You can see how Lightle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lightle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lightle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lightle families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lightle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lightle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lightle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lightle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lightle. 32% of Lightle men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lightle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lightle were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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1940 US Federal Census record

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lightle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lightle 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Lightle. 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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WW2 US Military draft card

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lightle. For the veterans among your Lightle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lightle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lightle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lightle in 1957 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lightle

yearLightleGeneral Population
19573450
20038274
20046674

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