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Lemsen Family History

Lemsen 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: Lemmen, Leisen, Remsen, Lemen, Leven, Eisen, Lemon, Elsen, Leben

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Where is the Lemsen family from?

You can see how Lemsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lemsen families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 15 Lemsen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemsen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Lemsen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Lemsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemsen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lemsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lemsen. For the veterans among your Lemsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemsen

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