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Lignau Family History

Lignau Surname 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: Lienau, Littau, Dignam, Vigneau, Lina, Lindau, Gignac, Linan, Linna, Vigna

91	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
32	Census and Voter Lists
9	Member Trees

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Where is the Lignau family from?

You can see how Lignau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lignau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Lignau families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lignau's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lignau families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lignau 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 Lignau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 32 census records available for the last name Lignau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lignau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Lignau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

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

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What is the average Lignau lifespan?

Average Lignau life expectancy in 1993 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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Lignau Surname Meaning

Where is the Lignau family from?

What Lignau family records will you find?

What is the average Lignau lifespan?

Average Lignau life expectancy in 1993 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

Lignau Family History

Lignau Surname Meaning

148 record(s) for Lignau

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Where is the Lignau family from?

What Lignau family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lignau lifespan?

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Lignau Surname Meaning

148 record(s) for Lignau

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Where is the Lignau family from?

What Lignau family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lignau family history

What is the average Lignau lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lignau family tree

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