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Lahman Family History

Lahman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Lahmann.

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


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Where is the Lahman family from?

You can see how Lahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lahman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lahman families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lahman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lahman families in 1891.
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What did your Lahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lahman. 100% of Lahman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahman 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Lahman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lahman. For the veterans among your Lahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lahman in 1950 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahman 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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