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Lameraux Family History

Lameraux 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: Lamoreux, Lamoreaux, Lamarque, Leroux, Lamoureux, Lareau, Comeaux

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Where is the Lameraux family from?

You can see how Lameraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lameraux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lameraux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lameraux families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lameraux's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lameraux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lameraux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lameraux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lameraux. 100% of Lameraux men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lameraux 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Lameraux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Lameraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lameraux 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lameraux. 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 94 military records available for the last name Lameraux. For the veterans among your Lameraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lameraux lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Lameraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lameraux in 1972 was 63, and 80 in 1998.

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