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Lemasters Family History

Lemasters Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lemaster a surname of French origin with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Lemasters family from?

You can see how Lemasters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemasters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemasters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lemasters family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemasters's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lemasters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemasters 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 Lemasters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemasters. 31% of Lemasters men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lemasters women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemasters were Farm Laborer 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lemasters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemasters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lemasters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lemasters. For the veterans among your Lemasters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemasters lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lemasters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lemasters in 1947 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemasters 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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