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Lemster Family History

Lemster 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: Lester, Leister, Lemaster, Dempster, Fenster, Easter, Lister, Tester

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Where is the Lemster family from?

You can see how Lemster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lemster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Lemster families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lemster's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lemster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemster. 34% of Lemster men worked as a Bricklayer. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Lemster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemster 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Lemster. 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 51 military records available for the last name Lemster. For the veterans among your Lemster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemster lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lemster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lemster in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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