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Legow Family History

Legow 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: Lagow, Legrow, Lebow, Lego, Low, Leo, Leon, Leroy, Logo, Rego

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Where is the Legow family from?

You can see how Legow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Legow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Legow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Legow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Legow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roofer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Legow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Legow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Legow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Legow. For the veterans among your Legow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Legow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Legow in 1978 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Legow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legow 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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