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Lamson Family History

Lamson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Lamb

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


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Where is the Lamson family from?

You can see how Lamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Lamson families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lamson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lamson families in 1891.
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What did your Lamson ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lamson. For the veterans among your Lamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lamson in 1945 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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