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Lemmin Family History

Lemmin 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: Lemming, Lemmen, Demmin, Lemmon, Lewin, Levin, Lemon, Leiman, Lein

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Where is the Lemmin family from?

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

What did your Lemmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemmin. 100% of Lemmin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Lemmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lemmin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Lemmin. For the veterans among your Lemmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Lemmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lemmin in 1969 was 82, and 61 in 1988.

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