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Leminger Family History

Leminger 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: Levinger, Eminger, Heminger, Leiner, Beringer, Bedinger, Heringer

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Where is the Leminger family from?

You can see how Leminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leminger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Leminger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Leminger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leminger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leminger. 56% of Leminger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leminger women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Leminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leminger 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Leminger. 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 185 military records available for the last name Leminger. For the veterans among your Leminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leminger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Leminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leminger in 1965 was 75, and 66 in 1995.

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