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Lemma Family History

Lemma Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Lemma feminine equivalent of Lemmo from Guglielma.

Ethiopian: from the personal name Lemma which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he prospered’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Lemma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lemma families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lemma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemma families in 1891.
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What did your Lemma ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gown Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemma. 100% of Lemma women worked as a Gown Machinist.

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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

  • Gown Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemma 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Lemma. 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 241 military records available for the last name Lemma. For the veterans among your Lemma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lemma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lemma in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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