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Legarrea Family History

Legarrea Surname 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: Segarra, Larrea, Legare, Zegarra, Garret, Legard, Labarre, Lagarde

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Where is the Legarrea family from?

You can see how Legarrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legarrea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Legarrea families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Legarrea family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Legarrea's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Legarrea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legarrea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Legarrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legarrea 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Legarrea. 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 2 military records available for the last name Legarrea. For the veterans among your Legarrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legarrea lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Legarrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Legarrea in 1997 was 27, and 26 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legarrea ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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