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Lemke Family History

Lemke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Lemert (see Lambert) or from a Germanized Slavic short form of the personal name Wilhelm.

Habitational name from a place near Hanover.

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


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Where is the Lemke family from?

You can see how Lemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Lemke families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Lemke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lemke families in 1911.
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What did your Lemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lemke. 53% of Lemke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farmers Son
    31%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemke. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lemke. For the veterans among your Lemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lemke in 1944 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemke 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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