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Leman Family History

Leman Name Meaning

English: variant of Leaman . Flemish: status name for a feudal tenant or vassal Dutch leenman. This surname is found in Belgium and France (mainly Nord). Compare Dutch Leeman Polish: from German Lehmann . Americanized form of German Lehmann .

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


Similar surnames: Deman, Leeman, Laman, Neman, Beman, Leaman, Seman, Luman, Lyman

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Where is the Leman family from?

You can see how Leman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Leman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Leman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leman families in 1911.
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What did your Leman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leman. 67% of Leman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Livery
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Leman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Leman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leman. For the veterans among your Leman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Leman in 1952 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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