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Lemming Name Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of several places called Lemming named with lem either ‘lamb’ or ‘limb twig’ + the suffix -ing denoting a place i.e. ‘the place with the lambs or twigs’. German: from a pet form of Lambert see Lemme .

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


Similar surnames: Leeming, Hemming, Ramming, Leiding, Demming, Demmin, Helming, Elling

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Where is the Lemming family from?

You can see how Lemming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Lemming families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lemming's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemming families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemming surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemming ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemming. 25% of Lemming men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lemming women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemming were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lemming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemming 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Lemming. 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 706 military records available for the last name Lemming. For the veterans among your Lemming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemming lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lemming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lemming in 1959 was 54, and 68 in 2003.

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