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Legender Family History

Legender Surname Meaning

From the Old French gendre gindre ‘son in law’ which according to Dauzat denoted a son-in-law who had inherited the house of his father-in-law.

This terminology reflects the historical customs and societal norms around inheritance and family structures.

Moreover, the role of a son-in-law in inheriting property underscores the importance of familial connections in traditional societies.

As language evolves, such terms often retain their historical significance while adapting to contemporary meanings.

Understanding the origins of words like gendre helps us appreciate the complex relationship between language, culture, and societal values.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Legender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Legender families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Legender families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Legender's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Legender families in 1891.
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What did your Legender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Legender. 100% of Legender women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Legender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legender 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Legender. 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 66 military records available for the last name Legender. For the veterans among your Legender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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