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Leggett Family History & Genealogy

6,552 biographies and 10 photos with the Leggett last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Leggett family members.

Leggett Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

"The ancient chronicles of Scotland reveal the early records of the name Leggett as a Norman surname, which ranks as one of the oldest." - Manuscripts from the Doomsday Book - 1806 - William the Conqueror

History

The occupational name "Leggett" came from the old french Legate which means one who is appointed. The last name is most commonly used in the united states and the surname's earliest documents date to 1562.

Name Origin

Leggett, and similar spellings, came for the term "legate".

Spellings & Pronunciations

Legett, Legget, Leggette, Le Gette, Liggat, Ligget, Liggett, Liggott, Legat, Legatt, Leggat, Leggatt, Leggate, Legge.

Nationality & Ethnicity

The name comes from the Normand Vikings into Northern England and then up into Scotland, specifically the city of Stirling.

Famous People named Leggett

Archibald Leggat of Glasgow (1574); Adam Legate if Stirling, Scotland.

Early Leggetts

These are the earliest records we have of the Leggett family.

Robert Leggett of Australia was born in 1794, and died at age 74 years old in 1868.
Thomas Leggett of Australia was born in 1805, and died at age 66 years old in 1871.
Mary Ann Leggett of Sy Australia was born in 1811, and died at age 71 years old in 1882 in Sy.
Mary Ann Leggett of Cavendish Australia was born in 1823 to Gillies Leggett and Mary Ann Macarthur Leggett. Mary Leggett died at age 80 years old in 1903 in Cavendish.
Matilda Leggett
Matilda Leggett was born in 1823, and died at age 64 years old in 1887. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matilda Leggett.
Moses Aaron Leggett of Epping Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 93 years old in 1919 in Epping.
Mary Leggett of Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 33 years old in 1862.
Charles Walter Leggett of Melbourne East Australia was born in 1830, and died at age 60 years old in 1890 in Melbourne East.
Jane Leggett of Brnswk Australia was born in 1830 to Mcnally Gilbert Leggett and Ann Green Leggett. Jane Leggett died at age 64 years old in 1894 in Brnswk.
Edward Henry Leggett of Arat Australia was born in 1831, and died at age 80 years old in 1911 in Arat.
Ruth Leggett of Mt Korong Australia was born in 1832 to Cundy Leggett. Ruth Leggett died at age 65 years old in 1897 in Mt Korong.
Mary Leggett of Prahran Australia was born in 1832, and died at age 75 years old in 1907 in Prahran.

Leggett Family Photos

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Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Leggett.

Most Common First Names

Updated Leggett Biographies

Samantha Ann Leggett was born in February 1969 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha Ann Leggett.
Moses Aaron Leggett of Epping Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 93 years old in 1919 in Epping.
Mary (Leggett) Mullenger of Hotham West Australia was born on February 12, 1855 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC. She was married to Henry Mullenger, and had children Henry James Mullenger, Esther Emily Mullenger, Emma Fanny Mullenger, Robert Charles Mullenger, Mary Mullenger, Emma Mullenger, and Annie Emily Mullinger. Mary Mullenger died at age 39 years old on November 11, 1894 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County.
Aubrey Ernest Leggett of Australia was born on June 16, 1913 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC, and died at age 93 years old on May 2, 2007 in Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City County.
Alice Claire (Chambers) Leggett of Rutherglen Australia was born on January 13, 1912 in Rutherglen, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 94 years old on May 11, 2006 in Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City County.
Scott C Leggett of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on September 2, 1962, and died at age 34 years old on February 25, 1997.
Thomas K Leggett Sr. of Valdosta, Lowndes County, GA was born on June 30, 1932, and died at age 63 years old on November 6, 1995.
Jim W Leggett was born on June 25, 1948, and died at age 60 years old on January 29, 2009. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jim W Leggett.
Herbert C Leggett of Laurel, Jones County, MS was born on February 24, 1915, and died at age 81 years old on February 12, 1997.
Jack W Leggett of Trout Lake, Chippewa County, MI was born on February 6, 1918, and died at age 90 years old on February 7, 2008.
Julian H Leggett of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL was born on October 7, 1928, and died at age 76 years old on December 11, 2004.
Bobby G Leggett of Greenville, Hunt County, TX was born on June 16, 1938, and died at age 66 years old on June 8, 2005.
Leon L Leggett of Pollock, Grant County, LA was born on February 4, 1924, and died at age 80 years old on May 19, 2004.
Charles W Leggett of Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri was born on February 6, 1917, and died at age 62 years old in January 1980.
Charles N Leggett of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on June 3, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on September 25, 1998.
Albert L Leggett of Madison, Madison County, FL was born on July 2, 1926, and died at age 70 years old on May 28, 1997.
Donald R Leggett of Austin, Travis County, TX was born on July 10, 1932, and died at age 63 years old on October 15, 1995.
Donald F Leggett of Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV was born on June 17, 1927, and died at age 74 years old on January 22, 2002.
Donald G Leggett of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin was born on February 22, 1914, and died at age 70 years old in June 1984.
Kline E Leggett of Milton, Cabell County, WV was born on May 27, 1922, and died at age 78 years old on May 28, 2000.

Popular Leggett Biographies

Samantha Ann Leggett was born in February 1969 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha Ann Leggett.
Matilda Leggett
Matilda Leggett was born in 1823, and died at age 64 years old in 1887. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matilda Leggett.
Victor Lancelot Leggett of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Lancelot Leggett.
Scott C Leggett of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on September 2, 1962, and died at age 34 years old on February 25, 1997.
Alice Claire (Chambers) Leggett of Rutherglen Australia was born on January 13, 1912 in Rutherglen, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 94 years old on May 11, 2006 in Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City County.
William Thomas Leggett
William Thomas Leggett was born on August 15, 1914 in Litchfield, New Hampshire United States, and died at age 88 years old on December 6, 2002 in Wahiawa, HI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Thomas Leggett.
Sam Leggett
Samuel Herbert Leggett Jr was born on April 5, 1934 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States. Samuel was baptized in June 1934 at Polish National Catholic Holy 122 Walnut Street, in Manchester, Hillsborough County. Samuel Leggett died at age 62 years old on April 1, 1997 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, and was buried in 1998 at Loch Ness in Highland Council County, Scotland United Kingdom.
Charlene Bell (Leggett) Peake was born on September 23, 1935 in Montville, Geauga County, Ohio U.S., and died at age 66 years old on January 9, 2002 in Freeport, IL. Charlene Peake was buried at Montville Cemetry. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlene Bell (Leggett) Peake.
Lisa Victoria Leggett was born in February 1967 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lisa Victoria Leggett.
Sam Leggett
Samuel Herbert Leggett III of 4544 Columbus St., Apt 502, in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach County, Virginia United States was born on December 8, 1962 to Sam Leggett and Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett. He has siblings Paul Lucas Leggett, Lisa Victoria Leggett, and Samantha Ann Leggett. Samuel was baptized in November 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sam Leggett.
Paul Lucas Leggett was born on December 20, 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Lucas Leggett.
Janet Owen Janet Owen (Stevens) Leggett of Fitzroy Australia, was married to Bleach Walter Leggett, and has a child Alice Isabella Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet Owen Stevens Leggett.
Mary (Leggett) Mullenger of Hotham West Australia was born on February 12, 1855 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC. She was married to Henry Mullenger, and had children Henry James Mullenger, Esther Emily Mullenger, Emma Fanny Mullenger, Robert Charles Mullenger, Mary Mullenger, Emma Mullenger, and Annie Emily Mullinger. Mary Mullenger died at age 39 years old on November 11, 1894 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County.
Moses Aaron Leggett of Epping Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 93 years old in 1919 in Epping.
Willie Leggett
Willie Leggett of Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, NC was born on July 4, 1914, and died at age 92 years old on March 3, 2007.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilbert T. Leggett.
Laura Laura (Leggett) Gilder of Wind Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura Leggett Gilder.
Rowena May Leggett was married to John Wilson Ball, and has a child Stephen John Glenn Bol. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rowena May Leggett.
Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett of Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire United States was born on August 26, 1939 at Hillingdon in Hillingdon, Middlesex County, England United Kingdom to Albert William Case and Ellen Muriel Abbott. She has a sister Marie Patricia (Case) Hardy. Beryl Leggett married Sam Leggett on February 7, 1965 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut United States, and has children Sam Leggett, Paul Lucas Leggett, Lisa Victoria Leggett, and Samantha Ann Leggett.
Laroy Leggett was born on February 4, 1917, and died at age 59 years old in August 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laroy Leggett.

Leggett Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Leggett family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 4,816 people with the last name Leggett that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Leggetts

These are the longest-lived members of the Leggett family on AncientFaces.

Hallie F Leggett of Clinton, Dewitt County, IL was born on April 13, 1901, and died at age 105 years old on February 4, 2007.
105 years
Ernestine R Leggett of Willingboro, Burlington County, NJ was born on October 18, 1904, and died at age 105 years old on August 8, 2010.
105 years
Asaline Leggett of Emporia, Emporia City County, VA was born on January 2, 1896, and died at age 104 years old on May 21, 2000.
104 years
Iva C Leggett of Williston, Levy County, FL was born on May 24, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on March 4, 2007.
103 years
Angela Leggett of Perry, Taylor County, FL was born on August 17, 1902, and died at age 103 years old on July 31, 2006.
103 years
Anna M Leggett of Atherton, San Mateo County, CA was born on October 10, 1893, and died at age 103 years old on October 13, 1996.
103 years
Ethel L Leggett of Tutwiler, Tallahatchie County, MS was born on August 4, 1885, and died at age 102 years old on April 18, 1988.
102 years
Sophie Leggett of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY Africa was born on April 21, 1904, and died at age 102 years old on March 26, 2007.
102 years
Florence Leggett of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on November 11, 1877, and died at age 102 years old in November 1979.
101 years
William E Leggett of Lodi, Medina County, OH was born on November 13, 1886, and died at age 102 years old on December 1, 1988.
102 years
Patsy J Leggett of Villa Rica, Carroll County, GA was born on December 20, 1893, and died at age 101 years old on September 21, 1995.
101 years
Rosa F Leggett of Ripley, Lauderdale County, TN was born on May 27, 1892, and died at age 101 years old on January 16, 1994.
101 years
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This is my grandmother. She is the daughter of Francis Marion Leggett and her mother is an Emerson probably from the mid 1800's in or around Tennesee. Any can help? My email is [contact link]

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