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Lairmore Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Lorimer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Larmore, Laramore, Lawrimore, Larimore, Larrimore, Lowrimore, Larmer

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Where is the Lairmore family from?

You can see how Lairmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lairmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lairmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lairmore family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lairmore's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Lairmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lairmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lairmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lairmore. 44% of Lairmore men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Lairmore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lairmore were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lairmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lairmore 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Lairmore. 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 321 military records available for the last name Lairmore. For the veterans among your Lairmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lairmore lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lairmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lairmore in 1945 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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