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Lamder Family History

Lamder 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: Lander, Lamer, Lader, Lauder, Lawder, Lamper, Mander, Layer, Lambert

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Where is the Lamder family from?

You can see how Lamder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lamder family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamder's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Lamder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamder 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lamder. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lamder. For the veterans among your Lamder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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