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Lamba Family History

Lamba Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Jat Khatri and Sikh nickname meaning ‘tall’ in Punjabi.

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


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Where is the Lamba family from?

You can see how Lamba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamba family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lamba family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamba's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lamba families in 1840.
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What did your Lamba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lamba. 100% of Lamba men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Lamba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Lamba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamba 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Lamba. 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 71 military records available for the last name Lamba. For the veterans among your Lamba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lamba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lamba in 1966 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamba 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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