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Legeman Family History

Legeman 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: Hegeman, Logeman, Begeman, Leeman, Lageman, Leseman, Leiman, Hageman

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Where is the Legeman family from?

You can see how Legeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legeman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Legeman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Legeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Legeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legeman 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 83 census records available for the last name Legeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legeman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Legeman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Legeman. For the veterans among your Legeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Legeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Legeman in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legeman 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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