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Lamon Family History

Lamon Name Meaning

Irish: altered form of Lemon . Scottish and northern Irish: altered form of Lamont . French: variant of Lamont .

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


Similar surnames: Limon, Lamond, Amon, Lammon, Lemon, Larmon, Lamons, Lafon, Leamon

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Where is the Lamon family from?

You can see how Lamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 58 Lamon families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lamon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lamon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lamon. 43% of Lamon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Lamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamon 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 Lamon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lamon. For the veterans among your Lamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lamon in 1948 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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