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Leggett Family History & Genealogy

4,584 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.

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) 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.
Ellen Leggett of Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska was born on May 9, 1866, and died at age 101 years old in August 1967.
Jesse Leggett of Summit, Pike County, Mississippi was born on November 11, 1866, and died at age 99 years old in April 1966.
Emily R Leggett of Snow Hill, Greene County, NC was born on August 1, 1868, and died at age 97 years old on June 15, 1966.
James C Leggett of Willits, Mendocino County, CA was born on January 28, 1868, and died at age 101 years old on November 15, 1969.
Lizzie Leggett of Epps, West Carroll County, Louisiana was born on July 4, 1872, and died at age 96 years old in December 1968.
Maggie Leggett of Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina was born on January 3, 1872, and died at age 100 years old in September 1972.
Edith Leggett of Milford, New Haven County, CT was born on May 16, 1873, and died at age 94 years old in September 1967.
Ben Leggett of Winterville, Pitt County, North Carolina was born on October 16, 1873, and died at age 94 years old in February 1968.
Harry Leggett of Massachusetts was born on October 19, 1873, and died at age 90 years old in July 1964.

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

Thomas Edward Leggett Sr. of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on August 18, 1928 in Shubuta, Clarke County, Mississippi United States to Audrey Mudric Leggett and Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett. Thomas Leggett died at age 68 years old on April 16, 1997 in Nederland, Jefferson County, TX.
Audrey Mudric Leggett of Lucedale, George County, Mississippi was born on April 4, 1908. He was married to Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett in 1928, and had a child Thomas Edward Leggett Sr.. Audrey Leggett died at age 76 years old in October 1984.
Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett was born on July 5, 1913 in Shubuta, Mississippi United States. She was married to Audrey Mudric Leggett in 1928, and had a child Thomas Edward Leggett Sr.. Evie Leggett died at age 62 years old on October 21, 1975 in Elm Grove, LA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett.
Julia Leggett was born on July 15, 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Francis Leggett.
Julian Leggett was born on January 20, 1916. He was married to Frances (Little) Leggett, and had a child Julia Francis Leggett. Julian Leggett died at age 44 years old in October 1960 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julian Leggett.
Frances (Little) Leggett was born in Aug. Frances Leggett got married to Julian Leggett, and has a child Julia Francis Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Little) 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.
Henry Marvin Leggett of Interlochen, Grand Traverse County, MI was born on November 1, 1908, and died at age 86 years old on December 18, 1994 in Interlochen. Henry Leggett was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Traverse City.
Samantha Ann Leggett was born in February 1969 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States to Sam Leggett and Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett, and has siblings Sam Leggett, Paul Lucas Leggett, and Lisa Victoria Leggett. 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. Aubrey Leggett was married to Alice Claire Chambers in 1931, 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 to Alice Conrick Chambers and George Chambers. Alice Leggett married Aubrey Ernest Leggett in 1931, 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.
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.

Popular Leggett Biographies

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.
Samantha Ann Leggett was born in February 1969 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States to Sam Leggett and Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett, and has siblings Sam Leggett, Paul Lucas Leggett, and Lisa Victoria Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha Ann 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.
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.
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.
Percy Leggett of Summit, Pike County, Mississippi was born on June 17, 1911, and died at age 73 years old in November 1984.
Charlene Bell (Leggett) Peake was born on September 23, 1935 in Montville, Geauga County, Ohio U.S.. She was married to Gary Peake, and had children David Dean Peake, Michael Peake, and Wesley Peake. Charlene Peake died at age 66 years old on January 9, 2002 in Freeport, IL, and was buried at Montville Cemetry. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlene Bell (Leggett) Peake.
Julia Leggett was born on July 15, 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Francis 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. He was married to Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett on February 7, 1965 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, and had children Sam Leggett, Paul Lucas Leggett, Lisa Victoria Leggett, and Samantha Ann Leggett. Samuel Leggett died at age 62 years old on April 1, 1997 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire USA, and was buried in 1998 at Loch Ness in Highland Council County, Scotland United Kingdom.
Paul Lucas Leggett was born on December 20, 1963 to Sam Leggett and Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett, and has siblings Sam Leggett, Lisa Victoria Leggett, and Samantha Ann Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Lucas 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.
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.
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.
Loretta M (Eby) Leggett of Canton, Stark County, OH was born on December 7, 1934. She married Gilbert T. Leggett. She also married John Bendishaw. Loretta Leggett died at age 72 years old on April 7, 2007.
Frances (Little) Leggett was born in Aug. Frances Leggett got married to Julian Leggett, and has a child Julia Francis Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Little) Leggett.
Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett was born on July 5, 1913 in Shubuta, Mississippi United States. She was married to Audrey Mudric Leggett in 1928, and had a child Thomas Edward Leggett Sr.. Evie Leggett died at age 62 years old on October 21, 1975 in Elm Grove, LA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evie Lena (Smith) Leggett.
Alice Claire (Chambers) Leggett of Rutherglen Australia was born on January 13, 1912 in Rutherglen, Indigo Shire County, VIC to Alice Conrick Chambers and George Chambers. Alice Leggett married Aubrey Ernest Leggett in 1931, and died at age 94 years old on May 11, 2006 in Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City County.
Victor Lancelot Leggett of Australia was married to Emily Mccullagh in 1914. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Lancelot Leggett.
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.
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.

Leggett Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Leggett family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 4,562 people with the last name Leggett that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Leggetts

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert E Leggett of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN was born on September 1, 1901, and died at age 101 years old on January 16, 2003.
101 years
Ruby E Leggett of Feeding Hills, Hampden County, MA was born on December 27, 1897, and died at age 101 years old on July 9, 1999.
101 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
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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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