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Lemann Family History

Lemann 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, Demann, Leman, Klemann, Hemann, Mann, Ehmann, Lyman, Neman

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Where is the Lemann family from?

You can see how Lemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Lemann families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Lemann's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemann 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 Lemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemann. 34% of Lemann men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%

What Lemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemann 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Lemann. 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 258 military records available for the last name Lemann. For the veterans among your Lemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lemann in 1951 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemann 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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