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Lambden Family History

Lambden Surname Meaning

from the Lambdens in Ufton Nervet (Berks) or Lambden in Pluckley (Kent). The origins of the place-names are uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lambden family from?

You can see how Lambden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Lambden families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lambden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lambden families in 1891.
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What did your Lambden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lambden. 50% of Lambden men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Lambden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambden were Builders Labourer and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Brewery Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 501 immigration records available for the last name Lambden. 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 676 military records available for the last name Lambden. For the veterans among your Lambden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lambden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lambden in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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