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Liegh Family History

Liegh 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: Liegl, Ling, Lier, Linge, Diego, Light, Lien, Lieb, Lech, High

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Where is the Liegh family from?

You can see how Liegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liegh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liegh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Liegh families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Liegh's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Liegh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liegh 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 205 census records available for the last name Liegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liegh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Liegh. 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 51 military records available for the last name Liegh. For the veterans among your Liegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liegh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liegh 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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