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Lemert Family History

Lemert Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a person having a fief from a derivative of Middle High German lēhen ‘to hold a fief as a feudal tenant’ + -ert agent suffix.

variant of Lambert.

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


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Where is the Lemert family from?

You can see how Lemert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lemert family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemert's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lemert families in 1891.
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What did your Lemert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemert. 35% of Lemert men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lemert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemert were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lemert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemert 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Lemert. 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 640 military records available for the last name Lemert. For the veterans among your Lemert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lemert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lemert in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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