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Lomack Family History

Lomack Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Lomax.

Americanized form of Czech Lomák: occupational name for a quarrier or a topographic name for someone living near lom ‘quarry’.

Alternatively, it can be a habitational name from any of several places called Lom or Lomy.

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


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Where is the Lomack family from?

You can see how Lomack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lomack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lomack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Lomack families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Lomack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lomack families in 1891.
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What did your Lomack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lomack. 43% of Lomack men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lomack women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lomack were Trapper and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%
  • Trapper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lomack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomack 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lomack. 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 137 military records available for the last name Lomack. For the veterans among your Lomack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomack lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lomack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lomack in 1953 was 25, and 82 in 2004.

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