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Lamming Family History

Lamming Surname Meaning

see Laming.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lamming family from?

You can see how Lamming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamming families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Lamming families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lamming's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lamming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamming 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 Lamming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lamming. 19% of Lamming men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Lamming women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamming were Electrician and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • General Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lamming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamming 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Lamming. 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 460 military records available for the last name Lamming. For the veterans among your Lamming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamming lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Lamming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lamming in 1963 was 74, and 35 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamming 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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