Legrys Family History

Legrys Surname 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: Legros, Leys, Legree, Leary, Legrow, Legro, Henry, Lewis, Fleury, Berry

948	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
82	Military Records
34	Immigration Records
860	Census and Voter Lists
711	Member Trees

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Where is the Legrys family from?

You can see how Legrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legrys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Legrys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Legrys families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Legrys's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Legrys families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Legrys 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 Legrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Legrys.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Shop assistant

30%

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Census Record

There are 860 census records available for the last name Legrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legrys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Legrys. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 82 military records available for the last name Legrys. For the veterans among your Legrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legrys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Legrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Legrys in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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Legrys Surname Meaning

Where is the Legrys family from?

What did your Legrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Legrys.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Shop assistant

30%

What Legrys family records will you find?

What is the average Legrys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Legrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Legrys in 1967 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

Legrys Family History

Legrys Surname Meaning

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Legrys Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Legrys

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Where is the Legrys family from?

What did your Legrys ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Legrys lifespan?

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