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Lampell Family History

Lampell 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: Lampel, Lampe, Campbell, Ramsell, Lasell, Capell, Glaspell, Aspell

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Where is the Lampell family from?

You can see how Lampell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lampell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Lampell families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Lampell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Lampell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lampell 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 Lampell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lampell. 50% of Lampell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lampell women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Lampell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Lampell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampell 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lampell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lampell. For the veterans among your Lampell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lampell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lampell in 1956 was 68, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lampell 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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