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Lomma Family History

Lomma 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: Somma, Lomba, Lemma, Cosma, Homme, Lamm, Toma, Kozma, Lama, Roma

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Where is the Lomma family from?

You can see how Lomma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lomma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lomma families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lomma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lomma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lomma 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 Lomma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lomma. 100% of Lomma men worked as a Barber and 100% of Lomma women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Lomma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Lomma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomma 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lomma. 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 64 military records available for the last name Lomma. For the veterans among your Lomma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lomma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lomma in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lomma 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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