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Legacy Family History

Legacy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lagacé (see Lagace).

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


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Where is the Legacy family from?

You can see how Legacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legacy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legacy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 49 Legacy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 68% of all the recorded Legacy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Legacy families in 1911.
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What did your Legacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Legacy. 55% of Legacy men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Legacy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legacy were Laborer and Servant.

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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
    55%
  • Labourer
    35%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Legacy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Legacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legacy 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Legacy. 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 438 military records available for the last name Legacy. For the veterans among your Legacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legacy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Legacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Legacy in 1949 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legacy 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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