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Lamire Family History

Lamire 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: Lamore, Lemire, Lamie, Camire, Lamere, Laine, Lampe, Maire, Plymire

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Where is the Lamire family from?

You can see how Lamire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lamire families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamire's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lamire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamire. 34% of Lamire men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laber
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Lamire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamire 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Lamire. 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 50 military records available for the last name Lamire. For the veterans among your Lamire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Lamire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lamire in 1962 was 55, and 75 in 1996.

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