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Lamper Family History

Lamper Name Meaning

Dutch Slovak and Slovenian: from the personal name Lampert a variant of Lambert . English (Sussex): variant of Lampert .

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


Similar surnames: Lampen, Hamper, Lampert, Blamer, Lampley, Semper, Hammer, Lander

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Where is the Lamper family from?

You can see how Lamper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lamper families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lamper's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lamper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamper. 41% of Lamper men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lamper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamper were Farming and Operator. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamper 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Lamper. 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 439 military records available for the last name Lamper. For the veterans among your Lamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lamper in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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