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Lemar Family History

Lemar Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lemaire (compare Lamer and Lamar) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

Compare also Lemarr.

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


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Where is the Lemar family from?

You can see how Lemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Lemar families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lemar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemar 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 Lemar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemar. 92% of Lemar 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Lemar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemar 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Lemar. 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 983 military records available for the last name Lemar. For the veterans among your Lemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lemar in 1959 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemar 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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