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Lambie Family History

Lambie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from the Old Norse personal name Lambi from lamb ‘lamb’.

There is no evidence that it can derive from the placename Lamby in Cardiff.

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


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Where is the Lambie family from?

You can see how Lambie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 19 Lambie families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lambie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lambie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambie 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 Lambie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer Borerheavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lambie. 100% of Lambie men worked as an Engineer Borerheavy Worker and 78% of Lambie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineer Borerheavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Frock Machinist
    5%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Lambie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lambie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lambie in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambie 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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