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Lemear Family History

Lemear 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: Lemer, Lemar, Lever, Lear, Demar, Remer, Leber, Leer, Leger, Leser

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Where is the Lemear family from?

You can see how Lemear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemear family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lemear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lemear family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemear's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Lemear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemear 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Lemear. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lemear. For the veterans among your Lemear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemear lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lemear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lemear in 1964 was 92, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemear 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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