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Leggard Family History

Leggard 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: Legard, Leonard, Haggard, Lessard, Leopard, Legrand, Newgard, Hoggard

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Where is the Leggard family from?

You can see how Leggard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leggard families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 3 Leggard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leggard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leggard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Leggard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggard 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Leggard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Leggard. For the veterans among your Leggard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggard lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Leggard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leggard in 1988 was 94, and 73 in 2002.

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