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Lampen Family History

Lampen Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of Lamb 1 and

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


Similar surnames: Campen, Lampe, Lampkin, Lamkin, Lampson, Lamper, Lommen, Hampel

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Where is the Lampen family from?

You can see how Lampen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lampen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Lampen families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lampen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lampen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lampen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lampen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lampen. 33% of Lampen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lampen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lampen were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lampen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampen 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Lampen. 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 948 military records available for the last name Lampen. For the veterans among your Lampen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lampen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lampen in 1961 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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