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Legere Family History

Legere Surname Meaning

French (Légère): nickname from légère, a feminine form of Léger ‘light superficial’ (see Leger).

Altered form of French Leger.

The term reflects characteristics associated with lightness, both in a literal and figurative sense.

This name might have been adopted in various contexts, often highlighting a person's disposition or a particular trait.

Overall, the name embodies cultural and linguistic nuances found in the French language.

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


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Where is the Legere family from?

You can see how Legere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Legere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Legere family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Legere's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Legere families in 1891.
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What did your Legere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legere. 28% of Legere men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Legere women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legere were Painter and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stitcher
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Legere. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Legere. For the veterans among your Legere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legere lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Legere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Legere in 1942 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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