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Lamsens Family History

Lamsens 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: Lassen, Kamens, Larsen, Cassens, Laurens, Lammers, Lamkins, Lambers

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Where is the Lamsens family from?

You can see how Lamsens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamsens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lamsens family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamsens's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamsens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Lamsens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamsens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Lamsens. 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 42 military records available for the last name Lamsens. For the veterans among your Lamsens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamsens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Lamsens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lamsens in 1966 was 69, and 60 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamsens 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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