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Lemmon Family History

Lemmon Name Meaning

English: variant of Lemon .

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


Similar surnames: Lemmond, Lammon, Lemmons, Lemon, Leemon, Leamon, Demmon, Lamon, Limon

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Where is the Lemmon family from?

You can see how Lemmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 140 Lemmon families living in Norfolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lemmon's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lemmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lemmon. 12% of Lemmon men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Lemmon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemmon were Farm Horseman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Labourer Asphalt
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Farm Horseman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Lemmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemmon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lemmon. For the veterans among your Lemmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lemmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lemmon in 1941 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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