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Legvold Family History

Legvold Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leopold, Lebold, Leibold, Leupold, Leipold, Fevold, Gold, Reynold

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Where is the Legvold family from?

You can see how Legvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legvold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Legvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Legvold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Legvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Legvold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legvold 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 Legvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legvold. 60% of Legvold men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Legvold women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Legvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Legvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legvold 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Legvold. 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 24 military records available for the last name Legvold. For the veterans among your Legvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legvold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Legvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Legvold in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Legvold 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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