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Learmouth Family History

Learmouth Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: habitational name from Learmouth in Carham (Northumberland) which is recorded as Levermuth in 1346.

The placename may derive from Old English lēfer ‘rush reed yellow iris’ + mūða ‘estuary river mouth’.

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


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Where is the Learmouth family from?

You can see how Learmouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learmouth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Learmouth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Learmouth families living in Northumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Learmouth's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Learmouth families in 1891.
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What did your Learmouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Learmouth. 82% of Learmouth 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Supervisor In Sewing Room
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Learmouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learmouth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Learmouth. 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 493 military records available for the last name Learmouth. For the veterans among your Learmouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learmouth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Learmouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Learmouth in 1969 was 100, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learmouth 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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