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Lalime Family History

Lalime Surname Meaning

French Canadian: soldier's name from French la lime ‘the file’ (a tool).

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


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Where is the Lalime family from?

You can see how Lalime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalime family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lalime families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Lalime families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lalime's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lalime families in 1891.
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What did your Lalime ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lalime. 67% of Lalime men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lalime women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Lalime family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lalime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalime 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Lalime. 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 370 military records available for the last name Lalime. For the veterans among your Lalime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalime lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lalime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lalime in 1955 was 72, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lalime

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalime 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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