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Lamour Name Meaning

French: from Old French l'amour ‘(the) friendship bond’ used as a nickname for a kindly individual. In France this surname is most common in Brittany and Pas-de-Calais. Haitian: from the male personal name or nickname L'Amour which has the same meaning as 1 above. This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic.

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


Similar surnames: D'amour, Badour, Lamoree, Lacour, Lamore, Latour, Amor, Lemer, Lajoie

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Where is the Lamour family from?

You can see how Lamour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lamour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lamour families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lamour's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamour families in 1911.
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What did your Lamour ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lamour. 100% of Lamour men worked as a Journalier. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamour 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lamour. 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 803 military records available for the last name Lamour. For the veterans among your Lamour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lamour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lamour in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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