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Lemieux Family History

Lemieux Surname Meaning

French: nickname from le mieux ‘the best’ or a habitational name with fused masculine definite article le from Saint-Martin-de-Mieux or some other place called Mieux.

In North America it is sometimes translated into English as Better or Betters.

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


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Where is the Lemieux family from?

You can see how Lemieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemieux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemieux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lemieux family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lemieux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lemieux families in 1891.
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What did your Lemieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemieux. 18% of Lemieux men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Lemieux women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemieux were Salesman and Spinner.

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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
    18%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    6%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Spinner
    5%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Lemieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemieux 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemieux. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lemieux. For the veterans among your Lemieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemieux lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lemieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lemieux in 1947 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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