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Lemere Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lemire ‘the physician’ and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

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


Similar surnames: Demore, Levene, Lepere, Lemire, Lemery, Leber, Lamere, Legere, Lemer

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Where is the Lemere family from?

You can see how Lemere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lemere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Lemere families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lemere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemere families in 1911.
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What did your Lemere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lemere. 56% of Lemere men worked as a 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
    56%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lemere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemere 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Lemere. 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 535 military records available for the last name Lemere. For the veterans among your Lemere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lemere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lemere in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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