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Lemen Family History

Lemen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Leeman.

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


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Where is the Lemen family from?

You can see how Lemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lemen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lemen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemen 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 Lemen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemen. 21% of Lemen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Lemen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemen were Labor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

What Lemen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemen 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Lemen. 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 Lemen. For the veterans among your Lemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lemen in 1960 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemen 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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