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Lemus Family History

Lemus Surname Meaning

Galician: probably a variant of Lemos.

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


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Where is the Lemus family from?

You can see how Lemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lemus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lemus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lemus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lemus families in 1891.
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What did your Lemus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lemus. 74% of Lemus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lemus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lemus were Cigar Maker and Packer.

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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
    74%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Cigar Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemus 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemus. 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 312 military records available for the last name Lemus. For the veterans among your Lemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lemus in 1953 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemus 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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