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Legin Family History

Legin 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: Lewin, Levin, Lein, Begin, Ledin, Legan, Lewis, Leven, Leon, Melin

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Where is the Legin family from?

You can see how Legin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Legin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Legin family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Legin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Legin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legin 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 Legin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legin. 50% of Legin men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Leather Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Legin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legin 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Legin. 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 161 military records available for the last name Legin. For the veterans among your Legin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Legin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Legin in 1965 was 47, and 91 in 2001.

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