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Lahme Family History

Lahme Name 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: Lahm, Lame, Lamme, Lahue, Lage, Lane, Rahm, Lance, Lake, Laine

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Where is the Lahme family from?

You can see how Lahme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lahme families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lahme's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lahme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lahme ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lahme ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Lahme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahme 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Lahme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 351 military records available for the last name Lahme. For the veterans among your Lahme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahme lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Lahme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lahme in 1968 was 75, and 58 in 1997.

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