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Lamcke Family History

Lamcke 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: Lemcke, Lamke, Lance, Lake, Lampe, Lauck, Backe, Limke, Lace, Nacke

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Where is the Lamcke family from?

You can see how Lamcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamcke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lamcke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lamcke family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lamcke's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Lamcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamcke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Lamcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamcke 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Lamcke. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lamcke. For the veterans among your Lamcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamcke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Lamcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lamcke in 1978 was 84, and 92 in 1994.

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