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Lamore Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lemaire (via the intermediate form Lemare; compare Lemar and Lamar ) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname. French (Lamoré): nickname for a lover or ladykiller from amoré ‘beloved’ with fused definite article l'.

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


Similar surnames: Amore, Claymore, Lamoree, Demore, Lamere, Lampe, Mclamore, Larmore

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Where is the Lamore family from?

You can see how Lamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Lamore families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lamore's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamore families in 1911.
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What did your Lamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lamore. 34% of Lamore men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Lamore women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    23%
  • Cult
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamore 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Lamore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 853 military records available for the last name Lamore. For the veterans among your Lamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lamore in 1951 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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