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Lierman Family History

Lierman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Liermann.

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


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Where is the Lierman family from?

You can see how Lierman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lierman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lierman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lierman families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lierman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lierman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lierman 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 Lierman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lierman. 42% of Lierman men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Lierman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lierman 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Lierman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lierman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lierman 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Lierman. 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 548 military records available for the last name Lierman. For the veterans among your Lierman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lierman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lierman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lierman in 1946 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lierman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lierman 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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