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Lemmings Family History

Lemmings Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Lemming.

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


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Where is the Lemmings family from?

You can see how Lemmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemmings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemmings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Lemmings families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lemmings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemmings families in 1891.
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What did your Lemmings ancestors do for a living?

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

What Lemmings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Lemmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmings 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lemmings. 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 64 military records available for the last name Lemmings. For the veterans among your Lemmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmings lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lemmings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lemmings in 1953 was 39, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemmings 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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