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Lemane Family History

Lemane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lehane, Leman, Lesane, Lenane, Lane, Lyman, Leake, Neman, Lehmann

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Where is the Lemane family from?

You can see how Lemane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Lemane families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemane's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Lemane families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemane 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 Lemane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemane. 25% of Lemane men worked as a Contractor and 60% of Lemane women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemane were Dairy Op and Teacher.

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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

  • Contractor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Dairy Op
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Lemane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Lemane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemane 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Lemane. 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 60 military records available for the last name Lemane. For the veterans among your Lemane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemane lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Lemane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lemane in 1967 was 84, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemane 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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