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Lambach Family History

Lambach 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: Limbach, Laubach, Bambach, Wambach, Dambach, Lambeth, Harbach

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Where is the Lambach family from?

You can see how Lambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lambach family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lambach's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Lambach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambach 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 Lambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambach. 54% of Lambach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lambach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambach were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%

What Lambach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambach 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Lambach. 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 475 military records available for the last name Lambach. For the veterans among your Lambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lambach in 1957 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lambach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambach 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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