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Lemn Family History

Lemn 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: Leon, Lemon, Lein, Lemp, Len, Leen, Lean, Lem, Lemm, Lehn

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Where is the Lemn family from?

You can see how Lemn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lemn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Lemn families living in Staffordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lemn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lemn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Lemn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemn 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lemn. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lemn. For the veterans among your Lemn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lemn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lemn in 1955 was 38, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemn 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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