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Lamza Family History

Lamza 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: Lama, Lanza, Lampa, Lamia, Laza, Lazar, Laska, Landa, Razza, Lamb

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Where is the Lamza family from?

You can see how Lamza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lamza families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamza's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lamza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamza. 50% of Lamza men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Lamza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamza 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Lamza. 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 36 military records available for the last name Lamza. For the veterans among your Lamza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Lamza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lamza in 1956 was 48, and 91 in 2001.

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