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Lelm Family History

Lelm 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: Helm, Elm, Kelm, Lem, Lemm, Lell, Bell, Lenz, Lee, Palm

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Where is the Lelm family from?

You can see how Lelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lelm family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lelm's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Lelm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lelm. 46% of Lelm men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Lelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelm 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lelm. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lelm. For the veterans among your Lelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lelm in 1963 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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