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Liggins Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): probably a variant of Ligons .

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


Similar surnames: Riggins, Miggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Higgens, Biggins, Leggins

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Where is the Liggins family from?

You can see how Liggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Liggins families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Liggins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Liggins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liggins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Liggins. 60% of Liggins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Blacksmith
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liggins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Liggins. For the veterans among your Liggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liggins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Liggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Liggins in 1952 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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