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Lehmert Family History

Lehmert 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: Lehmer, Lemert, Rehmert, Lehnert, Lebert, Rehmer, Leffert, Lemer

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Where is the Lehmert family from?

You can see how Lehmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehmert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lehmert family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lehmert's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Lehmert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lehmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Lehmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehmert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lehmert. 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 42 military records available for the last name Lehmert. For the veterans among your Lehmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehmert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Lehmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lehmert in 1975 was 76, and 60 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehmert 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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