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Lemko Family History

Lemko 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: Demko, Lesko, Lemmo, Lembo, Lefko, Lemke, Leo, Leake, Lemon, Perko

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Where is the Lemko family from?

You can see how Lemko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lemko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lemko family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lemko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Lemko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floor Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemko. 100% of Lemko women worked as a Floor Girl. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Lemko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemko 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Lemko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lemko. For the veterans among your Lemko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lemko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lemko in 1968 was 65, and 82 in 2001.

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