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Lamkin Family History

Lamkin Surname Meaning

English: from a pet form of Lamb

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


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Where is the Lamkin family from?

You can see how Lamkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Lamkin families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Lamkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lamkin families in 1911.
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What did your Lamkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamkin. 21% of Lamkin men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Lamkin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamkin were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Secretary
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lamkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamkin 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Lamkin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lamkin. For the veterans among your Lamkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamkin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lamkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lamkin in 1953 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamkin 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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