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Lampson Family History

Lampson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Lamb

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


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Where is the Lampson family from?

You can see how Lampson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lampson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 67 Lampson families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lampson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lampson families in 1891.
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What did your Lampson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lampson. 89% of Lampson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Married Woman
    6%

What Lampson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lampson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lampson. 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 Lampson. For the veterans among your Lampson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lampson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lampson in 1948 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lampson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lampson 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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