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Leigan Family History

Leigan 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: Leiman, Legan, Lian, Lein, Ligon, Logan, Leikam, Degan, Leigh, Langan

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Where is the Leigan family from?

You can see how Leigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leigan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Leigan families living in Kansas. This was about 90% of all the recorded Leigan's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Leigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leigan. 60% of Leigan 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Leigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Leigan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Leigan. For the veterans among your Leigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Leigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leigan in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

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