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Legoff Family History

Legoff 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: Goff, Egloff, Medoff, Legore, Eoff, Beloff, Rogoff, Loff, Lenhoff

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Where is the Legoff family from?

You can see how Legoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Legoff families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Legoff's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Legoff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Legoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legoff 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 Legoff. 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 100 military records available for the last name Legoff. For the veterans among your Legoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Legoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Legoff in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legoff 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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