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Legler Family History

Legler Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a maker of small barrels (for wine) from Middle High German legel ‘small barrel’ + the agent suffix -er.

Variant of Legner (see Lechner).

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


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Where is the Legler family from?

You can see how Legler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Legler families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Legler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Legler families in 1891.
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What did your Legler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legler. 21% of Legler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Legler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legler were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Legler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Legler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Legler. For the veterans among your Legler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Legler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Legler in 1954 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legler 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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