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Lommen Family History

Lommen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Lomm in the province of Limburg. Norwegian: variant of Lomen. This surname is no longer found in Norway.

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


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Where is the Lommen family from?

You can see how Lommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lommen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lommen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lommen families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lommen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lommen families in 1891.
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What did your Lommen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lommen. 28% of Lommen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lommen women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lommen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lommen 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Lommen. 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 259 military records available for the last name Lommen. For the veterans among your Lommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lommen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lommen in 1942 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lommen 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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