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Legno Family History

Legno 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: Leino, Leano, Legnon, Leno, Legro, Lego, Lenz, Leo, Zeno, Leon

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Where is the Legno family from?

You can see how Legno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legno family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Legno families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Legno families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Legno's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Legno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Legno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legno. 100% of Legno men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Legno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Legno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legno 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Legno. 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 12 military records available for the last name Legno. For the veterans among your Legno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legno lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Legno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Legno in 1954 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Legno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legno 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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