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Legendre Name Meaning

French: relationship name from Old French gendre ‘son-in-law’ (from Latin gener) with fused masculine definite article le.

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


Similar surnames: Letendre, Lemer, Lefevre, Lepere, Levene, Leger, Lalande, Legare

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Where is the Legendre family from?

You can see how Legendre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legendre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legendre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 295 Legendre families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Legendre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Legendre families in 1911.
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What did your Legendre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Legendre. 19% of Legendre men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Legendre women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legendre were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Tudiant
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Institutrice
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Legendre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legendre 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Legendre. 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 Legendre. For the veterans among your Legendre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legendre lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Legendre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Legendre in 1952 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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