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Leguia Family History

Leguia 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: Eguia, Alegria, Regula, Neglia, Laguna, Leggio, Ceglia, Segura

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Where is the Leguia family from?

You can see how Leguia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leguia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leguia family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leguia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Leguia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Leguia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leguia 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Leguia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Leguia. For the veterans among your Leguia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leguia lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Leguia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leguia in 1996 was 29, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leguia 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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