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Legarza Family History

Legarza 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, Segarra, Legare, Leanza, Garza, Zegarra, Lenarz, Lear

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Where is the Legarza family from?

You can see how Legarza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legarza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Legarza family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Legarza's in USA. California had the highest population of Legarza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legarza 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 49 census records available for the last name Legarza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legarza 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Legarza. 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 6 military records available for the last name Legarza. For the veterans among your Legarza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legarza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Legarza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Legarza in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legarza 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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