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Legris Family History

Legris Surname Meaning

French:: nickname with fused masculine definite article le from gris ‘gray’ denoting a man with gray hair a gray complexion or who habitually wore gray.

Habitational name from Le Gris the name of several places in various parts of France.

Compare Lagree and Legree.

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


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Where is the Legris family from?

You can see how Legris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Legris families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Legris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Legris families in 1891.
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What did your Legris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Legris. 100% of Legris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Legris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legris 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Legris. 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 239 military records available for the last name Legris. For the veterans among your Legris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legris lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Legris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Legris in 1952 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legris 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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