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Lamphier Family History

Lamphier Surname Meaning

Welsh and English: variant of Lanfear.

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


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Where is the Lamphier family from?

You can see how Lamphier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamphier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamphier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Lamphier families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Lamphier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lamphier families in 1891.
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What did your Lamphier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, China Clay Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lamphier. 100% of Lamphier men worked as a China Clay Labourer and 100% of Lamphier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • China Clay Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lamphier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lamphier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamphier 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Lamphier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lamphier. For the veterans among your Lamphier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamphier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lamphier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lamphier in 1945 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamphier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamphier 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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