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Lamere Family History

Lamere Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lemire ‘the physician’. French Canadian (Lamère): variant of Lamer.

French (Lamère): probably a habitational name from a place called La Mer (Côte-d'Or).

Derived from French mare ‘pond pool’.

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


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Where is the Lamere family from?

You can see how Lamere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lamere family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamere's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Lamere families in 1891.
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What did your Lamere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamere. 40% of Lamere men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lamere women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamere were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lamere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamere 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Lamere. 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 942 military records available for the last name Lamere. For the veterans among your Lamere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamere lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lamere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lamere in 1951 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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