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Lambson Family History

Lambson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Lamb

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


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Where is the Lambson family from?

You can see how Lambson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lambson families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lambson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lambson families in 1911.
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What did your Lambson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lambson. 100% of Lambson 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lambson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambson 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Lambson. 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 795 military records available for the last name Lambson. For the veterans among your Lambson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lambson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lambson in 1958 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambson 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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