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Lemeiux Family History

Lemeiux 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: Lemieux, Leleux, Leroux, Lemoine, Lemming, Lemer, Lebeau, Comeaux

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Where is the Lemeiux family from?

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

What did your Lemeiux ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Ring Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Lemeiux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemeiux 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lemeiux. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lemeiux. For the veterans among your Lemeiux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemeiux lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Lemeiux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lemeiux in 1981 was 90, and 81 in 2001.

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