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Lamme Family History

Lamme Name Meaning

Dutch and French (mainly Seine-Maritime): from a short form of the personal name Lambrecht or Lambert . This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Lampe, Lamm, Lemme, Damme, Lamke, Hamme, Laumer, Lemke, Damm, Homme

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Where is the Lamme family from?

You can see how Lamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Lamme families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lamme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lamme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamme. 39% of Lamme men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Lamme women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamme were Owner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Office Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamme 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Lamme. 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 660 military records available for the last name Lamme. For the veterans among your Lamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamme lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lamme in 1954 was 62, and 96 in 2004.

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