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Lamain Family History

Lamain 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: Laman, Lamkin, Main, Amin, Lavin, Laban, Lyman, Lapan, Lakin, Larkin

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Where is the Lamain family from?

You can see how Lamain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lamain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Lamain families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lamain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lamain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Looper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamain. 100% of Lamain women worked as a Looper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Lamain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamain 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Lamain. 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 Lamain. For the veterans among your Lamain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamain lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1996, in the United States, Lamain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lamain in 1951 was 54, and 87 in 1996.

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