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Lemlein Family History

Lemlein 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: Lemmen, Lemelin, Lemler, Lemley, Uehlein, Werlein, Lemen, Berlin

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Where is the Lemlein family from?

You can see how Lemlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Lemlein families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lemlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lemlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemlein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lemlein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Lemlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemlein 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Lemlein. 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 105 military records available for the last name Lemlein. For the veterans among your Lemlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemlein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lemlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lemlein in 1973 was 74, and 98 in 2004.

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