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Legus Family History

Legus 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: Negus, Lebus, Lemus, Legum, Lewis, Lees, Begue, Leeds, Regis, Fergus

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Where is the Legus family from?

You can see how Legus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Legus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Legus families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Legus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Legus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legus 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 Legus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Own Business were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legus. 50% of Legus men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Legus women worked as an Own Business.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Own Business
    100%

What Legus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Legus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legus 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Legus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Legus. For the veterans among your Legus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Legus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Legus in 1966 was 58, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Legus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legus 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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