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Lawrimore Family History

Lawrimore Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Lorimer.

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


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Where is the Lawrimore family from?

You can see how Lawrimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawrimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawrimore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lawrimore families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lawrimore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lawrimore families in 1891.
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What did your Lawrimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lawrimore. 56% of Lawrimore men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Lawrimore women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lawrimore were Operator and Grader.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Grader
    19%

What Lawrimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Lawrimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawrimore 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Lawrimore. 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 161 military records available for the last name Lawrimore. For the veterans among your Lawrimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawrimore lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lawrimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lawrimore in 1954 was 39, and 59 in 2004.

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