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Lemisch Family History

Lemisch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Letsch, Reisch, Klemish, Lersch, Eisch, Misch, Benisch, Fleisch

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Where is the Lemisch family from?

You can see how Lemisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lemisch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemisch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lemisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemisch 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 Lemisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lemisch. 50% of Lemisch men worked as a None.

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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

  • None
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Lemisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Lemisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemisch 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Lemisch. 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 36 military records available for the last name Lemisch. For the veterans among your Lemisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemisch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Lemisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lemisch in 1958 was 49, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemisch 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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