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Leggieri Family History

Leggieri 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: Leggiero, Lettieri, Ruggieri, Ledger, Egger, Leggett, Mangieri, Leger

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Where is the Leggieri family from?

You can see how Leggieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leggieri families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Leggieri's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leggieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leggieri. 50% of Leggieri men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Leggieri women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leggieri were Barber and Saleslady. .

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Leggieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggieri 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Leggieri. 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 150 military records available for the last name Leggieri. For the veterans among your Leggieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggieri lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leggieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leggieri in 1962 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

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