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Lemnah Family History

Lemnah 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: Lemay, Lena, Lenth, Kemna, Leman, Lemma, Lema, Lemar, Lynch, Lenz

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Where is the Lemnah family from?

You can see how Lemnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemnah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lemnah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Lemnah families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemnah's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lemnah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemnah 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 Lemnah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemnah. 100% of Lemnah 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
    100%

What Lemnah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Lemnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemnah 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lemnah. 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 104 military records available for the last name Lemnah. For the veterans among your Lemnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemnah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lemnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lemnah in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemnah 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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