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Lackmann Family History

Lackmann 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: Lachmann, Sackmann, Hackmann, Lackman, Ackmann, Backman, Packman

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Where is the Lackmann family from?

You can see how Lackmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lackmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lackmann families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lackmann's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lackmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lackmann 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 Lackmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lackmann. 50% of Lackmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

What Lackmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lackmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackmann 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Lackmann. 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 425 military records available for the last name Lackmann. For the veterans among your Lackmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lackmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lackmann in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lackmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackmann 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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