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Lamore Family History

Lamore Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lemaire (via the intermediate form Lemare; compare Lemar and Lamar) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

French (Lamoré): nickname for a lover or ladykiller from amoré ‘beloved’ with fused definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Lamore family from?

You can see how Lamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lamore families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamore's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lamore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamore 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 Lamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamore. 24% of Lamore men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Lamore women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamore were Salesman and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • House Work
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamore 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Lamore. 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 853 military records available for the last name Lamore. For the veterans among your Lamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lamore in 1951 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamore 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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