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Lambs Family History

Lambs 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: Lamb, Ambs, Lamas, Laabs, Lamos, Lambe, Labs, Lambo, James, Amos

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Where is the Lambs family from?

You can see how Lambs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lambs families living in Quebec. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lambs's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lambs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambs 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 Lambs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambs. 56% of Lambs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lambs women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lambs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambs 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Lambs. 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 718 military records available for the last name Lambs. For the veterans among your Lambs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lambs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lambs in 1968 was 87, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambs 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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