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Lemmerman Family History

Lemmerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lemmermann: from a pet form of the personal name Lemmer.

Probably also an occupational name for a shepherd from Middle High German lember ‘lambs’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Lemmerman family from?

You can see how Lemmerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemmerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemmerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lemmerman families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lemmerman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemmerman families in 1911.
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What did your Lemmerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemmerman. 27% of Lemmerman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Lemmerman women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemmerman were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lemmerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmerman 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Lemmerman. 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 392 military records available for the last name Lemmerman. For the veterans among your Lemmerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lemmerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lemmerman in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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