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Lamarr Family History

Lamarr Surname Meaning

Variant of Lamar 2 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Lamarr family from?

You can see how Lamarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamarr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lamarr family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lamarr's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Lamarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamarr 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 Lamarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamarr. 36% of Lamarr men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lamarr women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamarr were Salesman and Laundress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%

What Lamarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamarr 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Lamarr. 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 938 military records available for the last name Lamarr. For the veterans among your Lamarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamarr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lamarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lamarr in 1955 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamarr 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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