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Liegl Family History

Liegl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Liegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liegl family from?

You can see how Liegl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liegl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liegl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Liegl families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Liegl's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Liegl families in 1891.
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What did your Liegl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liegl. 37% of Liegl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Liegl women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Pipe Fitter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Liegl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Liegl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liegl 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Liegl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Liegl. For the veterans among your Liegl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liegl lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Liegl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Liegl in 1940 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liegl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liegl 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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