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Lamair Family History

Lamair 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: Lamar, Lamarr, Lazar, Jamar, Mair, Amar, Lama, Lampi, Amir, Lamer

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Where is the Lamair family from?

You can see how Lamair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamair family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lamair family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamair's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Lamair families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamair ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lamair ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Lamair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamair 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lamair. 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 60 military records available for the last name Lamair. For the veterans among your Lamair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamair lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Lamair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lamair in 1967 was 61, and 93 in 1996.

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