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Lomax Family History

Lomax Surname Meaning

English: variant of Loomis.

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


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Where is the Lomax family from?

You can see how Lomax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lomax family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lomax families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3,047 Lomax families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Lomax's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lomax families in 1891.
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What did your Lomax ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lomax. 11% of Lomax men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Lomax women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lomax were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Lomax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomax 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lomax. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Lomax. For the veterans among your Lomax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomax lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lomax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lomax in 1942 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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