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Liggette Family History

Liggette 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: Liggett, Leggette, Leggett, Lirette, Jiggetts, Legette, Midgette

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Where is the Liggette family from?

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

What did your Liggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liggette. 100% of Liggette 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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What Liggette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Liggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liggette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Liggette. 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 20 military records available for the last name Liggette. For the veterans among your Liggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liggette lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Liggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Liggette in 1972 was 71, and 86 in 1979.

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