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Lehmen Family History

Lehmen 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: Lehmer, Lemmen, Lehman, Ehmen, Lemen, Lehnen, Leven, Lehmann, Lemon

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Where is the Lehmen family from?

You can see how Lehmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehmen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lehmen families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lehmen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Lehmen families in 1880.
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What did your Lehmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehmen. 36% of Lehmen men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lehmen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehmen were Farming and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lehmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehmen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Lehmen. 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 202 military records available for the last name Lehmen. For the veterans among your Lehmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehmen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lehmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lehmen in 1954 was 46, and 57 in 2003.

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