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Lemski Family History

Lemski 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: Demski, Lenski, Laski, Lesky, Slomski, Lipski, Lesko, Leask, Glomski

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Where is the Lemski family from?

You can see how Lemski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lemski family living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lemski's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Lemski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lemski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Lemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lemski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lemski. For the veterans among your Lemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1992, in the United States, Lemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lemski in 1956 was 43, and 74 in 1992.

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