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Lechmere Family History

Lechmere Surname Meaning

see Lashmar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lechmere family from?

You can see how Lechmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechmere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lechmere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Lechmere families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lechmere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lechmere families in 1891.
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What did your Lechmere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lechmere. 79% of Lechmere 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
    79%
  • Dressmaker
    22%

What Lechmere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lechmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechmere 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Lechmere. 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 122 military records available for the last name Lechmere. For the veterans among your Lechmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechmere lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Lechmere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lechmere in 1969 was 85, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechmere 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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