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Lamatte Family History

Lamatte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lamotte, Matte, Lamothe, Lafitte, Lamaster, Amante, Lamarre, Labate

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Where is the Lamatte family from?

You can see how Lamatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamatte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamatte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Lamatte families living in Louisiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lamatte's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamatte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Lamatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamatte 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lamatte. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lamatte. For the veterans among your Lamatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamatte lifespan?

Average Lamatte life expectancy in 2000 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamatte 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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