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Lommel Family History

Lommel Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch (Van Lommel); German and Walloon: habitational name from a place called Lommel in Limburg (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Lommel family from?

You can see how Lommel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lommel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lommel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Lommel families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lommel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lommel families in 1880.
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What did your Lommel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lommel. 29% of Lommel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lommel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lommel 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Lommel. 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 801 military records available for the last name Lommel. For the veterans among your Lommel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lommel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lommel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lommel in 1963 was 88, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lommel 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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