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Lamora Family History

Lamora Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Mora with fused definite article la.

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


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Where is the Lamora family from?

You can see how Lamora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lamora family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lamora's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Lamora families in 1891.
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What did your Lamora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamora. 36% of Lamora men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Lamora women worked as a Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamora were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    46%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Lamora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lamora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamora 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Lamora. 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 372 military records available for the last name Lamora. For the veterans among your Lamora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamora lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lamora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lamora in 1949 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamora 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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