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Leegan Family History

Leegan 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: Keegan, Deegan, Leeman, Meegan, Legan, Leiman, Logan, Meehan, Degan

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Where is the Leegan family from?

You can see how Leegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leegan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Leegan families living in Tennessee. This was about 89% of all the recorded Leegan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Leegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leegan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leegan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Leegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leegan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leegan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Leegan. For the veterans among your Leegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leegan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Leegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leegan in 1967 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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