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Legree Family History

Legree Name Meaning

Altered form of French Legris . Compare Lagree .

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


Similar surnames: Lagree, Legate, Degree, Lepre, Legros, Levee, Labree, Legro, Legrow

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Where is the Legree family from?

You can see how Legree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legree families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Legree families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Legree's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Legree families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legree ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Legree. 50% of Legree men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Legree women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Ranger
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Legree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legree 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Legree. 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 356 military records available for the last name Legree. For the veterans among your Legree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legree lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Legree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Legree in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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