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Leman Family History

Leman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leaman. Flemish: status name for a feudal tenant or vassal Dutch leenman.

This surname is found in Belgium and France (mainly Nord). Compare Dutch Leeman.

Polish: from German Lehmann. Americanized form of German Lehmann.

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


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Where is the Leman family from?

You can see how Leman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 102 Leman families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Leman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leman families in 1891.
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What did your Leman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leman. 34% of Leman men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Leman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leman were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

What Leman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Leman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Leman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leman. For the veterans among your Leman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Leman in 1952 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leman 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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