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Lembo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a hypercorrected form of Lemmo a pet form of Guglièlmo an equivalent of William .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lemmo, Lello, Lesko, Demo, Demko, Sebo, Lemma, Leano, Lambo, Cumbo

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Where is the Lembo family from?

You can see how Lembo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lembo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lembo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lembo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lembo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lembo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lembo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lembo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lembo. 17% of Lembo men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Lembo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lembo were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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
    17%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    13%
  • Dressmaker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lembo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lembo 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lembo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lembo. For the veterans among your Lembo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lembo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lembo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lembo in 1958 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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