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Lemison Family History

Lemison 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: Lewison, Emison, Levison, Lamison, Jemison, Lemon, Nerison, Denison

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Where is the Lemison family from?

You can see how Lemison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Lemison family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemison's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lemison families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Lemison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemison 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lemison. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lemison. For the veterans among your Lemison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Lemison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lemison in 1969 was 77, and 76 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemison 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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