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Legger Family History

Legger 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: Ledger, Egger, Leger, Legler, Hegger, Lenger, Legge, Legner, Lever

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Where is the Legger family from?

You can see how Legger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Legger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Legger families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Legger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Legger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legger. 100% of Legger men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Legger women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Legger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legger 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Legger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Legger. For the veterans among your Legger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Legger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Legger in 1978 was 56, and 77 in 1981.

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