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Lemyre Family History

Lemyre 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: Lemire, Lemere, Lepre, Leyrer, Legore, Lemer, Lemert, Lamore, Lepore

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Where is the Lemyre family from?

You can see how Lemyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemyre family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 144 Lemyre families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Lemyre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lemyre. 68% of Lemyre men worked as a Cultivateur and 37% of Lemyre women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemyre were Cult and Tisseur. .

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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
    68%
  • Menuisier
    11%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Cult
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Couturire
    28%
  • Institutrice
    19%
  • Tisseur
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lemyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemyre 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Lemyre. 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 78 military records available for the last name Lemyre. For the veterans among your Lemyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemyre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lemyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lemyre in 1965 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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