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Lamphiear Family History

Lamphiear Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lamphear, Lamphier, Lanphier, Lanphear, Dampier, Lanthier, Lapier

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Where is the Lamphiear family from?

You can see how Lamphiear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamphiear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamphiear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lamphiear families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamphiear's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lamphiear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamphiear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lamphiear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamphiear. 100% of Lamphiear men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Lamphiear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Lamphiear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamphiear 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lamphiear. 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 57 military records available for the last name Lamphiear. For the veterans among your Lamphiear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamphiear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lamphiear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lamphiear in 1965 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamphiear 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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