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Legacy Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lagacé (see Lagace ).

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


Similar surnames: Lacy, Delacy, Zegar, Tracy, Keady, Leary, Begay, Deacy, Leavy, Leray

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Where is the Legacy family from?

You can see how Legacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legacy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legacy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Legacy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Legacy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Legacy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legacy 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 Legacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legacy. 32% of Legacy men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Legacy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legacy were Foreman and Nurse. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Brakeman
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Nurse
    28%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Legacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legacy 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Legacy. 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 438 military records available for the last name Legacy. For the veterans among your Legacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legacy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Legacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Legacy in 1949 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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