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Lemmis Family History

Lemmis Surname 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: Kemmis, Lummis, Lewis, Remis, Levis, Lemos, Loomis, Lemming, Ermis

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Where is the Lemmis family from?

You can see how Lemmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemmis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lemmis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Lemmis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lemmis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lemmis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lemmis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemmis. 100% of Lemmis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lemmis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Lemmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lemmis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lemmis. For the veterans among your Lemmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Lemmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lemmis in 1976 was 79, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemmis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemmis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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