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Lamory Family History

Lamory 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: Amory, Lamore, Lamora, Amor, Lavery, Demory, Lamont, Lory, Lary, Mory

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Where is the Lamory family from?

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

What did your Lamory ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Lamory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamory 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lamory. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lamory. For the veterans among your Lamory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamory lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Lamory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lamory in 1972 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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