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Lemcke Family History

Lemcke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Lemke.

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


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Where is the Lemcke family from?

You can see how Lemcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemcke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lemcke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Lemcke families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lemcke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lemcke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemcke 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 Lemcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemcke. 100% of Lemcke 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
    100%

What Lemcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lemcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemcke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lemcke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lemcke. For the veterans among your Lemcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemcke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lemcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lemcke in 1954 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemcke 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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