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Lahmers Family History

Lahmers 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: Lammers, Lamers, Lahner, Lehmer, Lamer, Larmer, Dahmer, Laumer

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Where is the Lahmers family from?

You can see how Lahmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahmers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lahmers families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Lahmers's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lahmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lahmers. 40% of Lahmers men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Work
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Lahmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahmers 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Lahmers. 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 163 military records available for the last name Lahmers. For the veterans among your Lahmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lahmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lahmers in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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