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Leggette Family History

Leggette Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leggett.

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


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Where is the Leggette family from?

You can see how Leggette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leggette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Leggette families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leggette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leggette families in 1911.
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What did your Leggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leggette. 100% of Leggette men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Leggette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggette 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Leggette. 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 417 military records available for the last name Leggette. For the veterans among your Leggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Leggette in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leggette ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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