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Lamus Family History

Lamus 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: Ramus, Lamas, Labus, Latus, Camus, Lamos, Lemus, James, Amos, Lau

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Where is the Lamus family from?

You can see how Lamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lamus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lamus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lamus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lamus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamus. 40% of Lamus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lamus women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Lamus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Lamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamus 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Lamus. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lamus. For the veterans among your Lamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lamus in 1965 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamus 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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