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Lemler Family History

Lemler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lemmler a habitational name for someone from Lemmel near Hude in the province of Oldenburg.

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


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Where is the Lemler family from?

You can see how Lemler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lemler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemler families in 1891.
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What did your Lemler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemler. 44% of Lemler men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Lemler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemler were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Lemler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lemler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemler 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Lemler. 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 352 military records available for the last name Lemler. For the veterans among your Lemler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lemler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lemler in 1961 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemler 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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