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Lembeck Family History

Lembeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Westphalia and Hesse.

Dutch: habitational name from any of the places called Lembeke in East and West Flanders and in Tielt, Ooigem, Sint-Baafs-Vijve, and Wielsbeke or from Lembeek in Brabant.

Alternatively, of German origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Lembeck family from?

You can see how Lembeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lembeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lembeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lembeck families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lembeck's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lembeck families in 1891.
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What did your Lembeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lembeck. 27% of Lembeck men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Lembeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lembeck were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lembeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lembeck 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Lembeck. 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 618 military records available for the last name Lembeck. For the veterans among your Lembeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lembeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lembeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lembeck in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lembeck 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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