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Legates Name Meaning

Altered form of English Legate (see Leggett ). Compare Lecates .

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


Similar surnames: Legate, Lecates, Yeates, Meares, Lasater, Crates, Bettes, Yeats

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Where is the Legates family from?

You can see how Legates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Legates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Legates family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Legates's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Legates families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legates. 34% of Legates men worked as a Helper and 100% of Legates women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legates 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Legates. 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 504 military records available for the last name Legates. For the veterans among your Legates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legates lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Legates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Legates in 1951 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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