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Legernes Family History

Legernes 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: Legere, Lerner, Levene, Viernes, Leger, Lebens, Legore, Levens

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Where is the Legernes family from?

You can see how Legernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legernes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Legernes families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Legernes's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Legernes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legernes 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 28 census records available for the last name Legernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legernes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Legernes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Legernes. For the veterans among your Legernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legernes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Legernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Legernes in 1973 was 92, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legernes 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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