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Lemmo Family History

Lemmo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Lemmo a pet form of Guglielmo an equivalent of William. Compare Lembo.

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


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Where is the Lemmo family from?

You can see how Lemmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lemmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lemmo families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lemmo's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lemmo families in 1891.
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What did your Lemmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemmo. 53% of Lemmo men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Lemmo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemmo were Foreman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Driver
    5%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lemmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemmo 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Lemmo. 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 524 military records available for the last name Lemmo. For the veterans among your Lemmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemmo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lemmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lemmo in 1949 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemmo 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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