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Lomire Family History

Lomire 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: Lemire, Romine, Plymire, Lore, Domine, Longmire, Poire, Lamore

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Where is the Lomire family from?

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

What did your Lomire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lomire. 34% of Lomire 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Lomire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomire 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lomire. 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 119 military records available for the last name Lomire. For the veterans among your Lomire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomire lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lomire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lomire in 1956 was 48, and 53 in 2004.

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