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Leggette Name Meaning

English: variant of Leggett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Legette, Leggitt, Legate, Leggett, Revette, Eggett, Legge, Haggett

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Where is the Leggette family from?

You can see how Leggette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leggette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Leggette families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Leggette's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leggette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leggette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leggette. 46% of Leggette men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Leggette women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leggette were Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leggette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggette 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Leggette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 417 military records available for the last name Leggette. For the veterans among your Leggette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leggette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Leggette in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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