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Legaz Family History

Legaz 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: Legan, Lenz, Leaf, Lear, Legard, Logan, Regal, Rega, Lugar, Degan

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Where is the Legaz family from?

You can see how Legaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Legaz families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Legaz's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Legaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legaz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Legaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legaz 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Legaz. 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 Legaz. For the veterans among your Legaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legaz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Legaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Legaz in 1966 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

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