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1 X 2007 17:45, from: Katie
Hi,
I am trying to find out more about my surname, which I believe may originate in eastern Europe. The name is "LYGO". I would be very grateful if anyone were to find out any information and could then post it in the forum.
Many thanks,
Katie
1 X 2007 18:30, from: Zlatica
Katie
You have some documentation that leads you to present Slovak Republic?
Quick check in www.ellisislandrecords.org 3 LYGOs and 15 LIGOs do show up.
In 1990 census of names there were 13 L~YGOs in Poland.
Did find LIGO in Slovak Republic's p
1 X 2007 18:36, from: Zlatica
Katie
Much more LIGAs in Slovak Republic.
www.zoznamst.sk
Back to EI site. 12 LYGAs, # LIGAs.
LYGA and L~YGAs in Poland.
You need to locate a precise place of birth among the US documents.
Here is an ALL site for research in SK:
www.iabsi.