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Cleggett Family History

Cleggett Name Meaning

see Clackett .

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


Similar surnames: Leggett, Claggett, Liggett, Meggett, Eggett, Clagett, Leggitt

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Where is the Cleggett family from?

You can see how Cleggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleggett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cleggett families living in Manitoba. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cleggett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cleggett families in 1911.
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What did your Cleggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cleggett. 27% of Cleggett men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cleggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleggett 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cleggett. 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 246 military records available for the last name Cleggett. For the veterans among your Cleggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleggett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cleggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cleggett in 1956 was 47, and 50 in 2004.

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