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Lamassa Family History

Lamassa 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: Massa, Lamanna, Lamalfa, Lamagna, Lamarca, Lamas, Latessa, Lacasse

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Where is the Lamassa family from?

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

What did your Lamassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamassa. 100% of Lamassa men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Lamassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamassa 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lamassa. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lamassa. For the veterans among your Lamassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamassa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lamassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lamassa in 1967 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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