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Legner Family History

Legner Surname Meaning

South German: status name for a feudal tenant or vassal, a variant of Lehner. This surname is also found in Czechia.

Slovenian: variant of Legnar, a habitational name for someone from a place (farm) named Legen.

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


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Where is the Legner family from?

You can see how Legner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Legner families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Legner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Legner families in 1891.
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What did your Legner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legner. 26% of Legner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Legner women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legner were Veterinarian and 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Veterinarian
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legner 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Legner. 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 377 military records available for the last name Legner. For the veterans among your Legner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Legner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Legner in 1946 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legner 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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