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Legette Family History

Legette Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leggett.

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


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Where is the Legette family from?

You can see how Legette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Legette families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Legette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Legette families in 1911.
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What did your Legette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legette. 50% of Legette men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Legette women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legette were Farming and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Legette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Legette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legette 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Legette. 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 972 military records available for the last name Legette. For the veterans among your Legette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Legette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Legette in 1947 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legette 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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