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Light Family History
Light Genealogy & Family TreeLight is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word leoht which means "light" and referred to someone who was known for being nimble and quick. The earliest known ancestor--Thomas de Leht--was recorded in 1275.
Other spellings of the name include "Lite" and "Lyte." Notable people with the surname include American actress Judith Light (Who's the Boss?, Ugly Betty, One Life to Live), American football player Matt Light (New England Patriots), and Canadian Olympic athlete Kevin Light (rowing). The first Light to come to America was Elias Light in Virginia in 1636.
Light Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Edward Walter Light -- --, 1885 July 2, 1973
- James Wayne Light -- --, 1948 May 5, 1952 Texas
- Cecilia Light -- --, 1575 December 0, 1611
- Jacob Light -- --, 1756 May 13, 1831 Pennsylvania
- Clara Ellen Light -- --, 1880 February 7, 1942 Missouri
Light Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mathias Tyce Light -- --, 1769 December 0, 1826 Virginia
- Isaac Light -- --, 1730 December 0, 1801
- Joan Light -- --, 1528 December 0, 1589
- Joan Light -- --, 1528 December 0, 1589
- Martha A Light -- --, 1845 June 11, 1940 Illinois
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