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Lamin Family History

Lamin Surname Meaning

see Laming.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lamin family from?

You can see how Lamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Lamin families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lamin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lamin. 60% of Lamin men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Lamin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamin were Maltings Manager and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Maltings Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Dealer
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Lamin. 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 292 military records available for the last name Lamin. For the veterans among your Lamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Lamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lamin in 1967 was 80, and 72 in 2002.

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