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Lamme Family History

Lamme Surname Meaning

Dutch and French (mainly Seine-Maritime): from a short form of the personal name Lambrecht or Lambert.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Lamme family from?

You can see how Lamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lamme families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lamme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lamme families in 1911.
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What did your Lamme ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamme 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Lamme. 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 660 military records available for the last name Lamme. For the veterans among your Lamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamme lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lamme in 1954 was 62, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamme 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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