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Leggans Family History

Leggans 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: Leggins, Legrand, Liggins, Heggins, Goggans, Loggins, Feagans

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Where is the Leggans family from?

You can see how Leggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leggans family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leggans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leggans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leggans. 100% of Leggans 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 115 census records available for the last name Leggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Leggans. 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 25 military records available for the last name Leggans. For the veterans among your Leggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Leggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leggans in 1962 was 71, and 60 in 2003.

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