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Lamort Family History

Lamort 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, Lamore, Lamora, Lamott, Lamport, Laport, Mort, Lambert, Amor

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Where is the Lamort family from?

You can see how Lamort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamort family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lamort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Lamort family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamort's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lamort families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Lamort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Studentcollege was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamort. 34% of Lamort men worked as a Studentcollege.

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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

  • Studentcollege
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Lamort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Lamort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamort 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Lamort. 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 31 military records available for the last name Lamort. For the veterans among your Lamort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamort lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Lamort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lamort in 1969 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamort 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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