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Legeas Family History

Legeas Name 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: Lees, Leeds, Leger, Loges, Lebens, Lebeau, Regas, Levens, Leyes, Lege

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Where is the Legeas family from?

You can see how Legeas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legeas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Legeas family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Legeas's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Legeas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legeas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legeas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Legeas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Legeas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legeas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Legeas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Legeas. For the veterans among your Legeas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legeas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1984, in the United States, Legeas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Legeas in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 1984.

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