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Lihme Family History

Lihme 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: Lime, Linde, Linge, Lippe, Line, Limmer, Lipe, Ihle, Lile, Lie

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Where is the Lihme family from?

You can see how Lihme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lihme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lihme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Lihme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lihme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lihme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lihme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lihme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lihme. 100% of Lihme men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Lihme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Lihme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lihme 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lihme. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lihme. For the veterans among your Lihme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lihme lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lihme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lihme in 1964 was 57, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lihme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lihme 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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