History of your Surname
Get access to Lamera family records.Start a free trial

Lamera Family History

Lamera 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: Lamer, Lamora, Lamere, Lamers, Layer, Lambert, Hamer, Lauer, Lavery

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Lamera family from?

You can see how Lamera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamera family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lamera families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Lamera family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lamera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamera ancestors do for a living?

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

What Lamera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Lamera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Lamera

Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Lamera. 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.

View all Lamera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Lamera. For the veterans among your Lamera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lamera military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lamera family history

Discover More

What is the average Lamera lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Lamera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lamera in 1984 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamera

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lamera family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Lamera last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial