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Leggat Family History

Leggat Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leggett.

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


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Where is the Leggat family from?

You can see how Leggat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leggat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Leggat families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Leggat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leggat families in 1891.
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What did your Leggat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leggat. 100% of Leggat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leggat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggat 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leggat. 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 775 military records available for the last name Leggat. For the veterans among your Leggat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leggat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Leggat in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leggat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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