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Legresley Family History

Legresley Name Meaning

see Le Gresley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Grasley, Beardsley, Greeley, Kearsley, Legree, Lenfestey, Gressley

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Where is the Legresley family from?

You can see how Legresley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legresley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Legresley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 32 Legresley families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Legresley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Legresley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legresley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legresley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Legresley. 50% of Legresley 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
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legresley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legresley 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Legresley. 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 56 military records available for the last name Legresley. For the veterans among your Legresley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legresley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Legresley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Legresley in 1968 was 70, and 94 in 2001.

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