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Lamia Family History

Lamia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from lamia ‘ravine’ ‘gorge’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Lamia from this word.

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


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Where is the Lamia family from?

You can see how Lamia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lamia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lamia families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lamia's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lamia families in 1891.
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What did your Lamia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamia. 28% of Lamia men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lamia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamia were Clerk and Egg Breaker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Egg Breaker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamia 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Lamia. 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 375 military records available for the last name Lamia. For the veterans among your Lamia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lamia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lamia in 1963 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamia 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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