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Lambkin Family History

Lambkin Surname Meaning

English (Kent): from the Middle English and Flemish personal name Lambkin a pet form of the personal name Lamb or Lambert.

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


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Where is the Lambkin family from?

You can see how Lambkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Lambkin families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lambkin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lambkin families in 1891.
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What did your Lambkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoemaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lambkin. 34% of Lambkin men worked as a Shoemaker and 84% of Lambkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambkin were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Shoemaker
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lambkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambkin 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Lambkin. 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 872 military records available for the last name Lambkin. For the veterans among your Lambkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambkin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lambkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lambkin in 1958 was 55, and 16 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambkin 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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