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Lamply Family History

Lamply 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: Lampley, Lampl, Lampe, Lampi, Rampey, Hambly, Lally, Sample, Lamay

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Where is the Lamply family from?

You can see how Lamply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamply family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamply families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lamply family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamply's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamply families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamply surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamply ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamply. 67% of Lamply men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lamply women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Lamply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamply 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lamply. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lamply. For the veterans among your Lamply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamply lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Lamply life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lamply in 1978 was 67, and 63 in 1997.

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