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Legarde Family History

Legarde 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: Legard, Lagarde, Legare, Garde, Belgarde, Legore, Legate, Velarde

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Where is the Legarde family from?

You can see how Legarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legarde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legarde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Legarde families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Legarde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Legarde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legarde 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 Legarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legarde. 72% of Legarde men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Legarde women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legarde 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Legarde. 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 132 military records available for the last name Legarde. For the veterans among your Legarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legarde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Legarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Legarde in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legarde 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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