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Legois Family History

Legois 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: Lewis, Regis, Lois, Levis, Lagos, Lemos, Legore, Leis, Leos, Leggio

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Where is the Legois family from?

You can see how Legois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Legois family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Legois's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Legois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Legois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legois 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Legois. 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 14 military records available for the last name Legois. For the veterans among your Legois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legois lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Legois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Legois in 1969 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legois 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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