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Lamastus Name Meaning

Altered form of Lamasters a surname of French origin (see Lemaster ).

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


Similar surnames: Lamaster, Lemasters, Lemaster, Martus, Lamas, Lakatos, Mattus

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Where is the Lamastus family from?

You can see how Lamastus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamastus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamastus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lamastus families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamastus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lamastus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamastus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamastus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamastus. 47% of Lamastus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Manager
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamastus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamastus 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lamastus. 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 249 military records available for the last name Lamastus. For the veterans among your Lamastus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamastus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lamastus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lamastus in 1956 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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