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Lamanen Family History

Lamanen 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: Yamane, Lamanna, Lampinen, Hamann, Plamann, Laman, Lampen, Lahmann

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Where is the Lamanen family from?

You can see how Lamanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamanen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lamanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lamanen families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lamanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lamanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamanen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Lamanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Lamanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamanen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lamanen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lamanen. For the veterans among your Lamanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamanen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Lamanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lamanen in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 1983.

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