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Lambly Family History

Lambly 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: Hambly, Lamboy, Lamb, Hamby, Amble, Lally, Tamblyn, Camby, Gamble

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Where is the Lambly family from?

You can see how Lambly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lambly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Lambly families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lambly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lambly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambly 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 Lambly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lambly. 43% of Lambly men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Caretaker
    29%
  • Engineer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lambly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambly 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Lambly. 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 450 military records available for the last name Lambly. For the veterans among your Lambly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lambly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lambly in 1965 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lambly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambly 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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