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Lamison Family History

Lamison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Lamb

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


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Where is the Lamison family from?

You can see how Lamison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Lamison families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lamison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lamison families in 1911.
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What did your Lamison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamison. 27% of Lamison men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lamison women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamison were Labor and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Roofer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Lamison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lamison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamison 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Lamison. 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 647 military records available for the last name Lamison. For the veterans among your Lamison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamison lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lamison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lamison in 1956 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamison 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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