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Lamken Family History

Lamken 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: Lamkin, Lampen, Lamke, Kampen, Lake, Mammen, Lampe, Kamen, Lakin

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Where is the Lamken family from?

You can see how Lamken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lamken family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamken's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Lamken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamken 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 Lamken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamken. 72% of Lamken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lamken women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Lamken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamken 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Lamken. 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 174 military records available for the last name Lamken. For the veterans among your Lamken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lamken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lamken in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamken 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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