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Lamparter Family History

Lamparter Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a banker or moneylender derived from the ethnic name Lamparten ‘Lombardy’ (see Lombard).

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


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Where is the Lamparter family from?

You can see how Lamparter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamparter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamparter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lamparter families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lamparter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamparter families in 1911.
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What did your Lamparter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamparter. 14% of Lamparter men worked as a Plasterer and 60% of Lamparter women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamparter were Retailer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Retailer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Lamparter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamparter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamparter 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Lamparter. 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 546 military records available for the last name Lamparter. For the veterans among your Lamparter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamparter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lamparter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lamparter in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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