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Leghorn Family History

Leghorn Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Cleghorn.

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


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Where is the Leghorn family from?

You can see how Leghorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leghorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leghorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Leghorn families living in Middlesex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Leghorn's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Leghorn families in 1891.
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What did your Leghorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leghorn. 100% of Leghorn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leghorn women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leghorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leghorn 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Leghorn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Leghorn. For the veterans among your Leghorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leghorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leghorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leghorn in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leghorn 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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