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Leggitt Family History

Leggitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leggett.

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


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Where is the Leggitt family from?

You can see how Leggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leggitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Leggitt families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leggitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leggitt families in 1911.
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What did your Leggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leggitt. 36% of Leggitt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Leggitt women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leggitt were Manager 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggitt 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Leggitt. 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 719 military records available for the last name Leggitt. For the veterans among your Leggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggitt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leggitt in 1952 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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