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Ledgett Family History

Ledgett Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leggett, Edgett, Ledger, Liggett, Meggett, Midgett, Eggett, Badgett

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Where is the Ledgett family from?

You can see how Ledgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ledgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ledgett family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ledgett's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ledgett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledgett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ledgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledgett. 43% of Ledgett 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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Odd Jobs
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ledgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledgett 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ledgett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Ledgett. For the veterans among your Ledgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledgett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ledgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ledgett in 1971 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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