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Lamo Family History

Lamo 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: Lamb, Lamm, Lama, Lao, Lato, Lam, Ramo, Mamo, Alamo, Lago

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Where is the Lamo family from?

You can see how Lamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Lamo family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lamo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamo 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 Lamo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamo. 34% of Lamo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lamo 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Lamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamo 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Lamo. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lamo. For the veterans among your Lamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lamo in 1961 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamo 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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