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Lambkin Family History

Lambkin Name Meaning

English (Kent): from the Middle English and Flemish personal name Lambkin a pet form of the personal name Lamb or Lambert .

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


Similar surnames: Lambdin, Lampkin, Lamkin, Lakin, Larkin, Laskin, Lamborn, Rabkin

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Where is the Lambkin family from?

You can see how Lambkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Lambkin families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lambkin's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Lambkin families in 1911.
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What did your Lambkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lambkin. 69% of Lambkin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lambkin women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lambkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambkin 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Lambkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 872 military records available for the last name Lambkin. For the veterans among your Lambkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambkin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lambkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lambkin in 1958 was 55, and 16 in 2004.

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