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Lemker Family History

Lemker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leiker, Lemer, Lemmer, Lecker, Lemke, Lemler, Lenker, Hemker, Lever

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Where is the Lemker family from?

You can see how Lemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lemker families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lemker's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lemker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemker 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 Lemker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemker. 46% of Lemker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lemker women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lemker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemker 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Lemker. 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 113 military records available for the last name Lemker. For the veterans among your Lemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lemker in 1963 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lemker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemker 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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