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Lameka Family History

Lameka 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: Laska, Lama, Lasek, Lamica, Lamer, Lamey, Alameda, Lampa, Latka

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Where is the Lameka family from?

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

What did your Lameka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lameka. 100% of Lameka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lameka women worked as a Presser. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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What Lameka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Lameka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lameka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Lameka. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lameka. For the veterans among your Lameka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lameka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lameka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lameka in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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