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Legasse Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lagacé (see Lagace ). This surname is also found in France and in Belgium (Wallonia) where it is rare and of different origin.

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


Similar surnames: Lagasse, Legate, Legaspi, Lacasse, Lagesse, Legare, Lease, Degrasse

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Where is the Legasse family from?

You can see how Legasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legasse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Legasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Legasse families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Legasse's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Legasse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legasse 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 Legasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legasse. 52% of Legasse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Legasse women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Legasse were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    52%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Edge Trimmer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legasse 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Legasse. 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 346 military records available for the last name Legasse. For the veterans among your Legasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legasse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Legasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Legasse in 1954 was 24, and 93 in 2004.

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