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Legue Family History

Legue Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laiguille: habitational name from L'Aiguille a place in Pas-de-Calais. The surname Laiguille is virtually non-existing in France.

In some cases probably also French (Legué): topographic name with fused masculine definite article le for someone who lived by a ford gué (see Gue).

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


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Where is the Legue family from?

You can see how Legue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legue families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Legue families living in New Brunswick. This was about 51% of all the recorded Legue's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Legue families in 1911.
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What did your Legue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Legue. 24% of Legue men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Legue women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legue were Journalier and Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Journalier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Domestique
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Legue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legue 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Legue. 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 936 military records available for the last name Legue. For the veterans among your Legue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legue lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Legue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Legue in 1948 was 46, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legue 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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