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Lamew Family History

Lamew Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lamer, Lamey, Lame, Larew, James, Layer, Hamel, Lage, Camel, Lane

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Where is the Lamew family from?

You can see how Lamew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamew family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lamew family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamew's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Lamew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lamew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Lamew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamew 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lamew. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lamew. For the veterans among your Lamew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamew lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Lamew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lamew in 1974 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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