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Lemle Family History

Lemle 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: Lemme, Lemke, Lemler, Lemley, Lemly, Lee, Temple, Mehle, Kemble

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Where is the Lemle family from?

You can see how Lemle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lemle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lemle families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lemle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lemle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemle. 59% of Lemle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lemle women worked as a Domestic. .

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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
    59%
  • Broker
    18%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Musician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemle 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Lemle. 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 397 military records available for the last name Lemle. For the veterans among your Lemle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lemle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lemle in 1960 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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