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Lembke Family History

Lembke Name Meaning

North German: variant of Lemke .

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


Similar surnames: Lempke, Lembcke, Lemcke, Lemke, Lemme, Lamke, Leible, Remke, Lenke

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Where is the Lembke family from?

You can see how Lembke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lembke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lembke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lembke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lembke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lembke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lembke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lembke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lembke. 34% of Lembke men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Lembke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lembke were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lembke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lembke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lembke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lembke. For the veterans among your Lembke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lembke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lembke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lembke in 1953 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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