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Leggiero Family History

Leggiero Name Meaning

Italian (southern): unflattering nickname from Sicilian leggeru leggiu ‘light’ in the sense ‘superficial vain irresponsible’.

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


Similar surnames: Leggio, Leger, Ruggiero, Legore, Guggino, Pensiero, Lenger, Liggio

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Where is the Leggiero family from?

You can see how Leggiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggiero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Leggiero families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leggiero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leggiero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggiero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leggiero. 100% of Leggiero men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leggiero women worked as a Dress Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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What Leggiero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Leggiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggiero 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Leggiero. 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 67 military records available for the last name Leggiero. For the veterans among your Leggiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggiero lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leggiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leggiero in 1958 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

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