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Lampi Name Meaning

Finnish: ornamental name from lampi ‘pond’ adopted as a hereditary surname in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (following the trend set by Lampinen ) in western and southern Finland (compare Laine ). In the US it is also found as a shortened form of other Finnish surnames containing the element lampi such as Sankilampi.

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


Similar surnames: Lahti, Lammi, Lampo, Lampa, Campi, Lampe, Lai, Lama, Lauri, Clamp

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Where is the Lampi family from?

You can see how Lampi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lampi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lampi families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lampi's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lampi families in 1880.
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What did your Lampi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lampi. 36% of Lampi men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lampi women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lampi were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 883 immigration records available for the last name Lampi. 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 555 military records available for the last name Lampi. For the veterans among your Lampi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lampi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lampi in 1957 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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