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Leigher Family History

Leigher 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: Keigher, Leisher, Leicher, Letcher, Ledger, Leiner, Eigner, Seiger

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Where is the Leigher family from?

You can see how Leigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leigher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Leigher families living in Maine. This was about 70% of all the recorded Leigher's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Leigher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leigher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leigher. 20% of Leigher 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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
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What Leigher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Leigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigher 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Leigher. 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 Leigher. For the veterans among your Leigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Leigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leigher in 1967 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

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