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Lampka Family History

Lampka 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: Lampa, Lapka, Lempka, Laska, Lipka, Lampe, Lama, Lampi, Lapa, Campa

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Where is the Lampka family from?

You can see how Lampka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lampka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lampka families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lampka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lampka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lampka 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 Lampka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lampka. 100% of Lampka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lampka women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Lampka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Lampka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Lampka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lampka. For the veterans among your Lampka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lampka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lampka in 1958 was 65, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lampka 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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