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Lamas Family History

Lamas Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: Castilianized form of Llamas . Galician: plural form of Lama .

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


Similar surnames: Llamas, Lama, Lomas, Lamar, Laas, Lapa, Ladas, Lucas, Zaman, Lara

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Where is the Lamas family from?

You can see how Lamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 54 Lamas families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lamas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lamas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lamas. 100% of Lamas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamas 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lamas. For the veterans among your Lamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lamas in 1959 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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