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Lome Family History

Lome 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: Loge, Love, Tome, Lore, Dome, Lowe, Lone, Rome, Lose, Loye

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Where is the Lome family from?

You can see how Lome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Lome families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lome's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lome 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 Lome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lome. 100% of Lome 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lome 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Lome. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lome. For the veterans among your Lome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lome lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lome in 1961 was 42, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lome 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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