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Leigland Family History

Leigland 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: Teigland, Heiland, Legrand, England, Hegland, Weinland, Bergland

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Where is the Leigland family from?

You can see how Leigland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Leigland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leigland families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leigland's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Leigland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leigland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Leigland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Leigland. 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 22 military records available for the last name Leigland. For the veterans among your Leigland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Leigland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leigland in 1974 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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