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Liggin Family History

Liggin 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: Wiggin, Liggins, Liggio, Riggin, Litwin, Ligon, Lingen, Biggins

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Where is the Liggin family from?

You can see how Liggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Liggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Liggin families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Liggin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liggin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liggin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Liggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liggin. 65% of Liggin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Liggin women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liggin were Principal and Waitress.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Principal
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Liggin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liggin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Liggin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Liggin. For the veterans among your Liggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liggin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Liggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Liggin in 1964 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liggin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liggin 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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