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Leggott Family History

Leggott Name Meaning

see Leggett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Leggett, Leggitt, Hergott, Liggett, Meggett, Eggett, Piggott, Baggott

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Where is the Leggott family from?

You can see how Leggott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leggott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Leggott families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leggott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leggott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leggott. 62% of Leggott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leggott women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Dulphels Work
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leggott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggott 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Leggott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 645 military records available for the last name Leggott. For the veterans among your Leggott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leggott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leggott in 1963 was 65, and 43 in 2004.

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