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Legerski Family History

Legerski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Old Polish legier ‘camp warehouse’ a derivative of German Lager.

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


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Where is the Legerski family from?

You can see how Legerski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legerski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Legerski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Legerski family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Legerski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Legerski families in 1911.
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What did your Legerski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legerski. 38% of Legerski men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

What Legerski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Legerski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legerski 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Legerski. 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 113 military records available for the last name Legerski. For the veterans among your Legerski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legerski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Legerski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Legerski in 1963 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legerski 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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