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Origins of the Legrand surname

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About the Legrands

We have a total number of 1858 records for people with the last name Legrand.

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Where do most Legrands live?

In 1921, most Legrands lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Legrands

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,210 records for the Legrand surname. The oldest one dates back to 1714.

Who were Legrands most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Legrands.

What are the most common Legrand first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Legrands

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Legrands in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Private Means

12

Annuitant

9

Governess

8

Living On Own Means

8

Common Male occupations for Legrands in 1921
Carpenter

10

Farmer

7

Gardener

6

Farm Hands

5

Merchant

5

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