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Lempges Family History

Lempges 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: Limoges, Lempke, Kempkes, Temples, Temple, Lees, Ledger, Lampe

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Where is the Lempges family from?

You can see how Lempges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lempges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lempges families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lempges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lempges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lempges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lempges ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Lempges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lempges 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lempges. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lempges. For the veterans among your Lempges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lempges lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Lempges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lempges in 1983 was 96, and 78 in 2004.

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