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Lambing Family History

Lambing Name Meaning

Probably a North German and Dutch patronymic from a short form of Lambert .

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


Similar surnames: Lamping, Lamberg, Lanning, Emling, Gambino, Flaming, Panning, Lapping

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Where is the Lambing family from?

You can see how Lambing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lambing family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lambing's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lambing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lambing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambing. 28% of Lambing men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lambing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambing were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    12%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lambing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambing 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Lambing. 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 613 military records available for the last name Lambing. For the veterans among your Lambing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lambing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lambing in 1956 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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