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Lamet Family History

Lamet 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: Samet, Lamer, Lamey, Gamet, Lame, James, Layer, Lambert, Hamel, Lage

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Where is the Lamet family from?

You can see how Lamet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lamet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Lamet family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lamet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamet 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 214 census records available for the last name Lamet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamet 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Lamet. 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 61 military records available for the last name Lamet. For the veterans among your Lamet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lamet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lamet in 1970 was 64, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamet 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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