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Lampton Family History

Lampton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lampton in Greater London (formerly Middlesex) or Lambton in County Durham named in Old English as ‘farm or settlement where lambs were reared’.

It is derived from the elements lamb meaning ‘lamb’ and tūn meaning ‘farmstead or settlement’.

This indicates a connection to rural life and agricultural practices in these regions.

The name likely highlights the historical significance of sheep farming in the area.

Overall, it reflects the linguistic roots and cultural heritage associated with these locations.

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


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Where is the Lampton family from?

You can see how Lampton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lampton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Lampton families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lampton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lampton families in 1891.
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What did your Lampton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lampton. 75% of Lampton 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
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 395 immigration records available for the last name Lampton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lampton. For the veterans among your Lampton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lampton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lampton in 1951 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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