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Lampi Family History

Lampi Surname Meaning

Finnish: ornamental name from lampi ‘pond’ adopted as a hereditary surname in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (following the trend set by Lampinen) in western and southern Finland (compare Laine).

In the US it is also found as a shortened form of other Finnish surnames containing the element lampi such as Sankilampi.

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


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Where is the Lampi family from?

You can see how Lampi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lampi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lampi families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lampi's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Lampi families in 1911.
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What did your Lampi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lampi. 100% of Lampi 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lampi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampi 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Lampi. 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 555 military records available for the last name Lampi. For the veterans among your Lampi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lampi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lampi in 1957 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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