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Lamento Family History

Lamento 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: Lamont, Mento, Sarmento, Armento, Ament, Amenta, Lento, Lamonte

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Where is the Lamento family from?

You can see how Lamento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamento family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lamento families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamento's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Lamento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamento 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 Lamento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamento. 50% of Lamento men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Lamento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamento 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 Lamento. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lamento. For the veterans among your Lamento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamento lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Lamento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lamento in 1960 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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