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Lamant Family History

Lamant Surname 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: Lamont, Laman, Laban, Lyman, Lapan, Levant, Galant, Lama, Aman

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Where is the Lamant family from?

You can see how Lamant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamant families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Lamant families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lamant's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Lamant families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lamant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lamant. 100% of Lamant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lamant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Lamant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamant 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Lamant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Lamant. For the veterans among your Lamant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamant lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Lamant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lamant in 1992 was 58, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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