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Legrange Family History

Legrange Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lagrange with the masculine definite article le instead of feminine la.

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


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Where is the Legrange family from?

You can see how Legrange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legrange family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Legrange families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Legrange families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Legrange's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Legrange families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legrange surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Legrange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legrange. 34% of Legrange men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Legrange women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legrange were Laborer and Farmsetter.

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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
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmsetter
    50%

What Legrange family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legrange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legrange 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Legrange. 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 261 military records available for the last name Legrange. For the veterans among your Legrange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legrange lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Legrange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Legrange in 1959 was 50, and 63 in 2003.

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