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Lemair Family History

Lemair 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: Lemaire, Lemar, Lemarr, Lear, Demar, Mair, Leclair, Gemar, Lamar

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Where is the Lemair family from?

You can see how Lemair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemair family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Lemair families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Lemair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemair 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 Lemair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemair. 100% of Lemair men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Lemair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Lemair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemair 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lemair. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lemair. For the veterans among your Lemair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemair lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Lemair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lemair in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemair 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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