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Lakman Family History

Lakman 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: Lagman, Layman, Oakman, Lauman, Eakman, Lakeman, Lackman, Lawman

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Where is the Lakman family from?

You can see how Lakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lakman family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lakman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakman 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 Lakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lakman. 24% of Lakman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lakman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakman were Lineman and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Weaver
    18%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Lineman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Lakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Lakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakman 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Lakman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lakman. For the veterans among your Lakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Lakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lakman in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakman 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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