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Lambrose Family History

Lambrose 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: Ambrose, Lambros, Dambrose, Larose, Labrosse, Ambroise, Amorose

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Where is the Lambrose family from?

You can see how Lambrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambrose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lambrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lambrose family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Lambrose's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Lambrose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambrose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lambrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambrose. 28% of Lambrose men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lambrose women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambrose were Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Shoe Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Shoe Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Lambrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambrose 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Lambrose. 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 94 military records available for the last name Lambrose. For the veterans among your Lambrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambrose lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lambrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lambrose in 1968 was 61, and 65 in 2001.

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