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Legault Name Meaning

French: variant of Gault with fused masculine definite article le. Compare Lago Lagoo Lego and Legoo .

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


Similar surnames: Gault, Devault, Regal, Neault, Lescault, Denault, Sault, Chenault

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Where is the Legault family from?

You can see how Legault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,470 Legault families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Legault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Legault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Legault. 21% of Legault men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Legault women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legault were Fils De Cultivateur and Modiste. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    10%
  • Institutrice
    10%
  • Servante
    7%
  • Modiste
    6%
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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Legault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legault 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Legault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Legault. For the veterans among your Legault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legault lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Legault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Legault in 1951 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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