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Lamprell Family History

Lamprell Surname Meaning

Perhaps a diminutive of Middle English lampreie ‘lamprey’ with the suffix -erel seen for example in pickerel ‘young pike’.

Compare Pickerill and with reduction of *-prerel to -prel.

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


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Where is the Lamprell family from?

You can see how Lamprell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamprell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamprell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Lamprell families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lamprell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lamprell families in 1891.
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What did your Lamprell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lamprell. 100% of Lamprell men worked as an Insurance Clerk and 70% of Lamprell 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

  • Insurance Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Aircraft Factory Worker
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lamprell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamprell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lamprell. 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 151 military records available for the last name Lamprell. For the veterans among your Lamprell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamprell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lamprell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lamprell in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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