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Lambers Family History

Lambers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Lambert.

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


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Where is the Lambers family from?

You can see how Lambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Lambers families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lambers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lambers families in 1911.
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What did your Lambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambers. 27% of Lambers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lambers women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambers were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambers 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Lambers. 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 291 military records available for the last name Lambers. For the veterans among your Lambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lambers in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambers 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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