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Legnon Family History

Legnon Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Loignon ‘the onion’.

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


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Where is the Legnon family from?

You can see how Legnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legnon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legnon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Legnon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Legnon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Legnon families in 1880.
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What did your Legnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legnon. 60% of Legnon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Legnon women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legnon were Helper and Maid.

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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%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Legnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Legnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legnon 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Legnon. 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 397 military records available for the last name Legnon. For the veterans among your Legnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legnon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Legnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Legnon in 1950 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legnon 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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