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Lambas Family History

Lambas 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: Lamas, Lamb, Laban, Damas, Barbas, Lama, Lambros, Abbas, Ladas, Laas

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Where is the Lambas family from?

You can see how Lambas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lambas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Lambas families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lambas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lambas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lambas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lambas. 100% of Lambas 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Lambas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambas 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Lambas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lambas. For the veterans among your Lambas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Lambas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lambas in 1944 was 26, and 80 in 2001.

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