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Lamarre Family History

Lamarre Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of the places in the northern part of France called La Mare from Old French mare ‘pool pond’ (Old Norse marr).

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


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Where is the Lamarre family from?

You can see how Lamarre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamarre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamarre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 639 Lamarre families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Lamarre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamarre families in 1911.
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What did your Lamarre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lamarre. 25% of Lamarre men worked as a Cultivateur and 19% of Lamarre women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamarre were Rentier and Couturire.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Marchande
    5%
  • Rentier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    19%
  • Revenue
    19%
  • Servante
    19%
  • Couturire
    19%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lamarre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamarre 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 Lamarre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lamarre. For the veterans among your Lamarre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamarre lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lamarre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lamarre in 1954 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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