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Legrave Family History

Legrave 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: Lagrave, Grave, Belgrave, Seagrave, Legrand, Lefave, Legate, Legare

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Where is the Legrave family from?

You can see how Legrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legrave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Legrave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Legrave families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Legrave's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Legrave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legrave 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 Legrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Legrave. 100% of Legrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Legrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Legrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legrave 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Legrave. 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 44 military records available for the last name Legrave. For the veterans among your Legrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legrave lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Legrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Legrave in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legrave 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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