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Liggins Family History

Liggins Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): probably a variant of Ligons.

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


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Where is the Liggins family from?

You can see how Liggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 336 Liggins families living in Warwickshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Liggins's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Liggins families in 1891.
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What did your Liggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liggins. 19% of Liggins men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Liggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liggins were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liggins. 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 Liggins. For the veterans among your Liggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liggins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Liggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Liggins in 1952 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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