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Legier Family History

Legier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leger, Leier, Legler, Regier, Levier, Legner, Lier, Lever, Leader

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Where is the Legier family from?

You can see how Legier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Legier families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Legier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Legier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Legier. 34% of Legier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legier 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Legier. 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 481 military records available for the last name Legier. For the veterans among your Legier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Legier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Legier in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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