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Lemal Family History

Lemal 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: Leal, Lemay, Leman, Lema, Lemar, Beal, Real, Lal, Leaf, Neal

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Where is the Lemal family from?

You can see how Lemal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lemal families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemal's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lemal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemal. 37% of Lemal men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Lemal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemal 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Lemal. 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 127 military records available for the last name Lemal. For the veterans among your Lemal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lemal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lemal in 1955 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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