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Leganza Family History

Leganza 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: Leanza, Lanza, Lagana, Lenza, Legan, Leanna, Lenz, Landa, Regina

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Where is the Leganza family from?

You can see how Leganza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leganza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leganza family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leganza's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Leganza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leganza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leganza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leganza. 100% of Leganza men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Leganza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leganza 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Leganza. 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 77 military records available for the last name Leganza. For the veterans among your Leganza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leganza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Leganza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leganza in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 1997.

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