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Liem Family History

Liem Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Lieme in Eastphalia named with lim ‘mire’.

Vietnamese (Liêm): from the Chinese surname 廉 see Lian.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 林 see Lin.

It is found in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia.

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


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Where is the Liem family from?

You can see how Liem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Liem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Liem families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Liem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Liem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liem 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 Liem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liem. 100% of Liem men worked as a Mechanic.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liem 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Liem. 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 340 military records available for the last name Liem. For the veterans among your Liem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liem lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Liem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Liem in 1946 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liem 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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