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Lemarr Name Meaning

Variant of Lemar a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Lemar, Demarr, Lamar, Semar, Labarr, Lamarr, Mars, Lemere, Emard

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Where is the Lemarr family from?

You can see how Lemarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemarr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lemarr families living in Dorset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lemarr's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lemarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemarr. 53% of Lemarr men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lemarr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemarr were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemarr 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Lemarr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Lemarr. For the veterans among your Lemarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemarr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lemarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lemarr in 1962 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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