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Legassie Family History

Legassie 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 Legassie family from?

You can see how Legassie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legassie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Legassie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Legassie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Legassie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Legassie families in 1891.
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What did your Legassie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legassie. 60% of Legassie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Legassie women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Lap Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Legassie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Legassie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legassie 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Legassie. 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 158 military records available for the last name Legassie. For the veterans among your Legassie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legassie lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Legassie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Legassie in 1942 was 39, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legassie 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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