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Lambe Family History

Lambe Surname Meaning

Irish variant of English Lamb.

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


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Where is the Lambe family from?

You can see how Lambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Lambe families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lambe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lambe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambe 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 Lambe 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 Lambe. 37% of Lambe men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Lambe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambe were Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%
  • Theshing Machine Proprietor Haulage Contractor
    11%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Lambe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Lambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambe 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lambe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lambe. For the veterans among your Lambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lambe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lambe in 1956 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lambe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambe 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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