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Lackman Family History

Lackman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lachmann. Americanized form of German Lackmann: variant of Laack.

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


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Where is the Lackman family from?

You can see how Lackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Lackman families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lackman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lackman families in 1891.
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What did your Lackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tublar Scaffolder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lackman. 50% of Lackman men worked as a Tublar Scaffolder and 71% of Lackman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lackman were Clothing Machinist and Retired.

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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

  • Tublar Scaffolder
    50%
  • Clothing Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%
  • Retired
    12%

What Lackman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackman 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Lackman. 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 596 military records available for the last name Lackman. For the veterans among your Lackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lackman in 1959 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lackman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackman 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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