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Lamar Family History

Lamar Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lamarre. Altered form of French Lemaire.

Spanish: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Mar in Asturias.

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


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Where is the Lamar family from?

You can see how Lamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Lamar families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lamar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lamar families in 1891.
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What did your Lamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lamar. 100% of Lamar 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%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Lamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamar 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamar. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Lamar. For the veterans among your Lamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lamar in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamar 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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