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Lamkins Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Lamkin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lampkins, Lamkin, Larkins, Haskins, Lakins, Hawkins, Harkins, Matkins

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Where is the Lamkins family from?

You can see how Lamkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lamkins families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lamkins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lamkins families in 1840.
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What did your Lamkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamkins. 54% of Lamkins men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lamkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamkins were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lamkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamkins 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lamkins. 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 479 military records available for the last name Lamkins. For the veterans among your Lamkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamkins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lamkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lamkins in 1953 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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