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Lammel Family History

Lammel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Lampel, Lamme, Lammey, Lommel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Lammel family from?

You can see how Lammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lammel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lammel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lammel family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lammel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Lammel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lammel 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 Lammel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lammel. 100% of Lammel men worked as a Physician.

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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

  • Physician
    100%

What Lammel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lammel 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Lammel. 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 754 military records available for the last name Lammel. For the veterans among your Lammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lammel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lammel in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lammel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lammel 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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