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Lamear Family History

Lamear 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: Lamar, Lamer, Lazear, Lazar, Layer, Hamer, Lear, Lauer, Jamar, Laver

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Where is the Lamear family from?

You can see how Lamear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lamear families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lamear's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Lamear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamear ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Lamear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamear 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lamear. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lamear. For the veterans among your Lamear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamear lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lamear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lamear in 1941 was 28, and 54 in 2004.

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