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Lieman Family History

Lieman Name Meaning

Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements liud ‘people tribe’ or possibly liub ‘dear beloved’ + man ‘man’. Americanized form of German Liemann a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lisman, Lipman, Nieman, Lineman, Leeman, Ligman, Litman, Leman

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Where is the Lieman family from?

You can see how Lieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lieman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Lieman families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lieman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lieman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lieman. 42% of Lieman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lieman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lieman were Barber and Waitress. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Lieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieman 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Lieman. 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 144 military records available for the last name Lieman. For the veterans among your Lieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Lieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lieman in 1965 was 61, and 66 in 2001.

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