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Lempka Family History

Lempka Surname Meaning

Variant under Slavic influence of Lempke.

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


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Where is the Lempka family from?

You can see how Lempka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lempka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lempka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lempka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lempka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lempka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lempka 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 Lempka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lempka. 53% of Lempka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lempka women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lempka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Lempka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lempka 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Lempka. 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 171 military records available for the last name Lempka. For the veterans among your Lempka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lempka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lempka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lempka in 1960 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lempka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lempka 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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