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Lemming Family History

Lemming Surname Meaning

Danish: habitational name from any of several places called Lemming named with lem either ‘lamb’ or ‘limb twig’ + the suffix -ing denoting a place i.e. ‘the place with the lambs or twigs’.

German: from a pet form of Lambert see Lemme.

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


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You can see how Lemming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Lemming families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lemming's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemming families in 1891.
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What did your Lemming ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lemming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemming 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Lemming. 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 706 military records available for the last name Lemming. For the veterans among your Lemming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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