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Lample Family History

Lample 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: Lampe, Sample, Lampley, Hample, Lampl, Temple, Apple, Lampi, Maple

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Where is the Lample family from?

You can see how Lample families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lample family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lample families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lample family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lample's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Lample families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lample surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lample ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lample. 32% of Lample men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lample women worked as a New 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lample. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lample 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Lample. 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 112 military records available for the last name Lample. For the veterans among your Lample ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lample lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lample life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lample in 1970 was 83, and 41 in 2004.

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