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Lamasters Family History

Lamasters Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lamaster a surname of French origin (see Lemaster) with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Lamasters family from?

You can see how Lamasters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamasters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamasters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Lamasters family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamasters's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Lamasters families in 1871.
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What did your Lamasters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamasters. 64% of Lamasters men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lamasters women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamasters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamasters 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lamasters. 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 283 military records available for the last name Lamasters. For the veterans among your Lamasters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamasters lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Lamasters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lamasters in 1961 was 61, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamasters 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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