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Legen Family History

Legen 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: Leven, Leben, Leger, Leen, Regen, Blegen, Lege, Degen, Tegen, Legel

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Where is the Legen family from?

You can see how Legen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Legen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Legen family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Legen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Legen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Legen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Legen. 56% of Legen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Legen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Legen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legen 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Legen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Legen. For the veterans among your Legen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Legen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Legen in 1981 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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