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Lehmbeck Family History

Lehmbeck 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: Lembeck, Lebeck, Lehmberg, Dembeck, Lemberg, Dembek, Herbeck, Lehmer

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Where is the Lehmbeck family from?

You can see how Lehmbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehmbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lehmbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lehmbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lehmbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehmbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lehmbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehmbeck. 50% of Lehmbeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lehmbeck women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Lehmbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Lehmbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehmbeck 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Lehmbeck. 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 141 military records available for the last name Lehmbeck. For the veterans among your Lehmbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehmbeck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lehmbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lehmbeck in 1959 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

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