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Leming Family History

Leming Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leeming.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leming family from?

You can see how Leming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Leming families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leming's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leming families in 1911.
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What did your Leming ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leming. 50% of Leming men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Leming family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Leming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leming 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Leming. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leming. For the veterans among your Leming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leming lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leming in 1959 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leming

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leming 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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