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Lemp Family History

Lemp Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places called Lempe or Lempen. Alternatively from an altered form of Lempp or Lemppe a metonymic occupational name for a farmer who raised and sold lambs.

From Middle High German lamp ‘lamb’. From a short form of Lambert.

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


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You can see how Lemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lemp families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lemp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lemp families in 1891.
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What did your Lemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemp. 100% of Lemp 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 Lemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemp. 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 924 military records available for the last name Lemp. For the veterans among your Lemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lemp in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemp 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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