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Lamaster Family History

Lamaster Name Meaning

Altered form of Lemaster a surname of French origin. Compare Lamasters .

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


Similar surnames: Lemaster, Lafaver, Lemasters, Lamastus, Master, Lowmaster, Burmaster

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Where is the Lamaster family from?

You can see how Lamaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Lamaster families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lamaster's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lamaster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamaster. 42% of Lamaster men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lamaster women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamaster were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lamaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamaster 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lamaster. 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 875 military records available for the last name Lamaster. For the veterans among your Lamaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamaster lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lamaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lamaster in 1946 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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