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Leigers Family History

Leigers 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: Leugers, Ledger, Leiner, Seiger, Stigers, Leiser, Leiker, Leger

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Where is the Leigers family from?

You can see how Leigers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leigers families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 8 Leigers families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Leigers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leigers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leigers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Leigers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigers 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Leigers. 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 32 military records available for the last name Leigers. For the veterans among your Leigers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leigers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leigers in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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