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Legassey Family History

Legassey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lagacé (see Lagace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Legassey family from?

You can see how Legassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Legassey families living in Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Legassey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Legassey families in 1891.
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What did your Legassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legassey. 37% of Legassey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Weaver
    28%
  • Woodsman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Legassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Legassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legassey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Legassey. 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 155 military records available for the last name Legassey. For the veterans among your Legassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legassey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Legassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Legassey in 1961 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legassey 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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