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Lambier Family History

Lambier 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: Lambie, Lambert, Lanier, Kamber, Amber, Ambler, Lamberg, Dampier

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Where is the Lambier family from?

You can see how Lambier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lambier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Lambier families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lambier's in USA. California had the highest population of Lambier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lambier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lambier. 58% of Lambier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lambier women worked as a Servante. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Lambier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambier 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Lambier. 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 81 military records available for the last name Lambier. For the veterans among your Lambier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lambier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lambier in 1965 was 87, and 79 in 2002.

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