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Lamance Family History

Lamance Surname Meaning

Variant of Laymance a surname of unidentified origin.

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


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Where is the Lamance family from?

You can see how Lamance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Lamance families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lamance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lamance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamance 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 Lamance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamance. 32% of Lamance men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Attendant
    7%

What Lamance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamance 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Lamance. 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 150 military records available for the last name Lamance. For the veterans among your Lamance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamance lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lamance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lamance in 1963 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lamance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamance 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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