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Lehmans Family History

Lehmans 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: Lehmann, Lehman, Ehmann, Leiman, Rehmann, Lehrmann, Lehane, Luhmann

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Where is the Lehmans family from?

You can see how Lehmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehmans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lehmans families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehmans's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lehmans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehmans 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 Lehmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehmans. 100% of Lehmans men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lehmans women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lehmans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Lehmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehmans 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lehmans. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lehmans. For the veterans among your Lehmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehmans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Lehmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lehmans in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lehmans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehmans 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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