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Lembcke Name Meaning

North German: variant of Lemke .

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


Similar surnames: Lemcke, Lembke, Lempke, Lemke, Lemme, Benecke, Luecke, Leck, Lamke

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Where is the Lembcke family from?

You can see how Lembcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lembcke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lembcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lembcke families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lembcke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lembcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lembcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lembcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lembcke. 30% of Lembcke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lembcke women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lembcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lembcke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lembcke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Lembcke. For the veterans among your Lembcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lembcke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lembcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lembcke in 1959 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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