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Lamount Family History

Lamount 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, Lacount, Mount, Lemont, Lamond, Lafont, Lamon, Lamott

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Where is the Lamount family from?

You can see how Lamount families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamount family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamount families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lamount families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lamount's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lamount families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamount surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamount ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamount. 100% of Lamount 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Lamount. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamount 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lamount. 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 97 military records available for the last name Lamount. For the veterans among your Lamount ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamount lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Lamount life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lamount in 1969 was 85, and 64 in 1982.

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