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Lemire Family History

Lemire Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a physician Old French mire (from Latin medicus) with fused masculine definite article le.

Compare Lamere 1 Lemere Mire 1 and Myre.

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


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Where is the Lemire family from?

You can see how Lemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lemire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Lemire families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemire 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 Lemire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemire. 100% of Lemire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemire 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Lemire. 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 555 military records available for the last name Lemire. For the veterans among your Lemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemire lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lemire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lemire in 1944 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemire 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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