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Lemaster Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lemaistre itself a variant of Lemaître ‘the master’ (see Lemaitre ). Compare Lamaster and Lemasters .

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


Similar surnames: Lemasters, Lamaster, Master, Keaster, Lowmaster, Dempster, Maser

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Where is the Lemaster family from?

You can see how Lemaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lemaster families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lemaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lemaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lemaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lemaster. 100% of Lemaster 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Lemaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemaster 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Lemaster. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lemaster. For the veterans among your Lemaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemaster lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lemaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lemaster in 1942 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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