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Lambers Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Lambert .

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


Similar surnames: Lammers, Lambert, Lamberg, Lubbers, Lamberti, Albers, Lambertus

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Where is the Lambers family from?

You can see how Lambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Lambers families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lambers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lambers families in 1891.
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What did your Lambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lambers. 100% of Lambers 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Lambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambers 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Lambers. 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 291 military records available for the last name Lambers. For the veterans among your Lambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lambers in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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