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Lashomb Family History

Lashomb Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lajambe: nickname from jambe ‘leg’ with fused feminine definite article la applied to someone with a defect or peculiarity of legs.

The surname Lajambe is rare in France concentrated in Yonne.

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


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Where is the Lashomb family from?

You can see how Lashomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lashomb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lashomb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lashomb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lashomb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lashomb families in 1911.
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What did your Lashomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lashomb. 39% of Lashomb men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lashomb women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lashomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Lashomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lashomb 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lashomb. 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 300 military records available for the last name Lashomb. For the veterans among your Lashomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lashomb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lashomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lashomb in 1959 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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