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Lamoreaux Family History

Lamoreaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lamoureux.

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


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Where is the Lamoreaux family from?

You can see how Lamoreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamoreaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamoreaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lamoreaux families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamoreaux's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lamoreaux families in 1891.
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What did your Lamoreaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamoreaux. 23% of Lamoreaux men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Lamoreaux women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamoreaux were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lamoreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamoreaux 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Lamoreaux. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lamoreaux. For the veterans among your Lamoreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamoreaux lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lamoreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lamoreaux in 1943 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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