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Lemiesz Family History

Lemiesz 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: Lemieux, Lewis, Lees, Lemberg, Remis, Levis, Nemes, Mies, Lies

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Where is the Lemiesz family from?

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

What did your Lemiesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemiesz. 43% of Lemiesz men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Lemiesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Lemiesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemiesz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lemiesz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lemiesz. For the veterans among your Lemiesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemiesz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lemiesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lemiesz in 1967 was 63, and 95 in 2004.

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