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Legako Family History

Legako Name 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: Legato, Leake, Legard, Leano, Lesko, Legate, Leggio, Lesak, Legare

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Where is the Legako family from?

You can see how Legako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Legako family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Legako's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Legako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legako. 100% of Legako men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Legako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legako 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Legako. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Legako. For the veterans among your Legako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legako lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Legako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Legako in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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