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Leggins Family History

Leggins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Liggins.

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


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Where is the Leggins family from?

You can see how Leggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leggins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Leggins families living in Georgia. This was about 21% of all the recorded Leggins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Leggins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggins 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 did your Leggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leggins. 53% of Leggins men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Leggins women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leggins were Porter and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggins 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Leggins. 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 436 military records available for the last name Leggins. For the veterans among your Leggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leggins in 1957 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leggins 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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