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Lamal Family History

Lamal 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: Kamal, Lama, Lamar, Lamay, Lamas, Jamal, Laman, Lampl, Lazar, Lal

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Where is the Lamal family from?

You can see how Lamal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Lamal family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lamal families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamal 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 Lamal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamal. 56% of Lamal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lamal 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Lamal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Lamal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamal 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lamal. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lamal. For the veterans among your Lamal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lamal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lamal in 1962 was 37, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamal 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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