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Legum Family History

Legum Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Legum family from?

You can see how Legum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Legum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Legum families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Legum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Legum families in 1911.
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What did your Legum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legum. 50% of Legum men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Physician
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Legum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Legum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legum 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Legum. 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 91 military records available for the last name Legum. For the veterans among your Legum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Legum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Legum in 1951 was 45, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legum 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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