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Lemelin Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Melin (see Melin ) or its cognate Emelin with fused definite article l(e).

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


Similar surnames: Melin, Templin, Gamelin, Lemer, Camplin, Molin, Lemoine, Lemoi

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Where is the Lemelin family from?

You can see how Lemelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemelin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 452 Lemelin families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Lemelin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemelin families in 1911.
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What did your Lemelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lemelin. 43% of Lemelin men worked as a Cultivateur and 18% of Lemelin women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemelin were Menuisier and Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Menuisier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    18%
  • Revenuer
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lemelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemelin 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Lemelin. 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 547 military records available for the last name Lemelin. For the veterans among your Lemelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemelin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lemelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lemelin in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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