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Legree Family History

Legree Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Legris. Compare Lagree.

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


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Where is the Legree family from?

You can see how Legree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legree families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Legree families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Legree's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Legree families in 1891.
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What did your Legree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legree. 69% of Legree men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Legree women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legree were Elevator Operator and Cook.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Elevator Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Servant
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Legree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legree 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Legree. 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 356 military records available for the last name Legree. For the veterans among your Legree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legree lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Legree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Legree in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legree 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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