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Lambour Family History

Lambour 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: Lamour, Laybourn, Latour, Harbour, Lamborn, Arbour, Sambor, Jambor

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Where is the Lambour family from?

You can see how Lambour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lambour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lambour family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lambour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lambour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lambour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lambour. 34% of Lambour men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lambour women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lambour were Repairman and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Repairman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lambour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambour 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Lambour. 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 76 military records available for the last name Lambour. For the veterans among your Lambour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lambour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lambour in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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