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Liggitt Family History

Liggitt Name Meaning

see Leggett .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Liggett, Leggitt, Leggett, Lippitt, Liggins, Liggio, Piggott, Meggitt

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Where is the Liggitt family from?

You can see how Liggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liggitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Liggitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Liggitt families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Liggitt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Liggitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liggitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Liggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liggitt. 29% of Liggitt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Liggitt women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liggitt were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liggitt 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Liggitt. 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 283 military records available for the last name Liggitt. For the veterans among your Liggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liggitt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Liggitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Liggitt in 1953 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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