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Lempert Family History

Lempert Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish lempert ‘leopard’. German and Dutch: variant of Lambert.

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


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Where is the Lempert family from?

You can see how Lempert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lempert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lempert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Lempert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lempert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lempert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lempert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lempert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cut Nail Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lempert. 100% of Lempert men worked as a Cut Nail Maker and 100% of Lempert 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cut Nail Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lempert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lempert 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 Lempert. 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 228 military records available for the last name Lempert. For the veterans among your Lempert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lempert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lempert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lempert in 1956 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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