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Lamothe Family History

Lamothe Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lamotte or a habitational name from any of the places in France named Lamothe or La Mothe.

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


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Where is the Lamothe family from?

You can see how Lamothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamothe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Lamothe families living in Isle of Man. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lamothe's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Lamothe families in 1891.
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What did your Lamothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamothe. 20% of Lamothe men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Lamothe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamothe were Weaver and Winder.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Weaver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    6%
  • Winder
    6%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Lamothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamothe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamothe. 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 Lamothe. For the veterans among your Lamothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamothe lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lamothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lamothe in 1946 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamothe 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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