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Leggi Family History

Leggi Surname 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: Legg, Leggio, Legge, Leng, Hegge, Pegg, Lei, Leigh, Leger, Maggi

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Where is the Leggi family from?

You can see how Leggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leggi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Leggi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leggi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leggi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leggi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Leggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leggi 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leggi. 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 25 military records available for the last name Leggi. For the veterans among your Leggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leggi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Leggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Leggi in 1964 was 68, and 36 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leggi 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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