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Leggett Family History & Genealogy

5,429 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, and died at age 39 years old on November 11, 1894 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County.
Jesse Leggett of Summit, Pike County, Mississippi was born on November 11, 1866, and died at age 99 years old in April 1966.
Ellen Leggett of Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska was born on May 9, 1866, and died at age 101 years old in August 1967.
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.
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.
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.
Ben Leggett of Winterville, Pitt County, North Carolina was born on October 16, 1873, and died at age 94 years old in February 1968.
Edith Leggett of Milford, New Haven County, CT was born on May 16, 1873, and died at age 94 years old in September 1967.
George Leggett of Mississippi was born on January 1, 1873, and died at age 89 years old in August 1962.

Leggett Family Photos

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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, and 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.
Julian Leggett was born on January 20, 1916, and 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.
Julia Leggett was born on July 15, 1948 to Julian Leggett and Frances (Little) Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Francis Leggett.
Frances (Little) Leggett was born in Aug. 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. 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, and 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.
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. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha Ann Leggett.
Lisa Victoria Leggett was born in February 1967 in Manchester, New Hampshire United States to Sam Leggett and Beryl Madeline (Case) Leggett, and has siblings Sam Leggett, Paul Lucas Leggett, and Samantha Ann Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lisa Victoria Leggett.
Laura Laura (Leggett) Gilder of Wind Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura Leggett Gilder.
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.
Victor Lancelot Leggett of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Lancelot 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.
Percy Leggett of Summit, Pike County, Mississippi was born on June 17, 1911, and died at age 73 years old in November 1984.
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.
Frances (Little) Leggett was born in Aug. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Little) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Julia Leggett was born on July 15, 1948 to Julian Leggett and Frances (Little) Leggett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Francis 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. Samuel was baptized in November 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sam 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.
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, and died at age 39 years old on November 11, 1894 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County.

Leggett Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Leggett family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 4,563 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
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
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
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
Margaret S Leggett of Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, MD was born on May 20, 1907, and died at age 102 years old on October 23, 2009.
102 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
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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