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![Show Contents]() L'amour History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname L'amour can either be derived from the Old French word for love "amor" or from the phrase "at the moor," shortened to A'Moor, implying one who lived near a moor. Early Origins of the L'amour familyThe surname L'amour was first found in Oxfordshire, where Adam ate More and Oliva Ate More were recorded in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. 1 Early History of the L'amour familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our L'amour research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1467, 1479 and 1528 are included under the topic Early L'amour History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. L'amour Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname L'amour include Amor, Amore, Amour, Amoor, Amoore and others. Early Notables of the L'amour familyMore information is included under the topic Early L'amour Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. L'amour RankingIn France, the name L'amour is the 873rd most popular surname with an estimated 5,875 people with that name. 2
 L'amour migration to the United States | + |
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first L'amours to arrive on North American shores:
L'amour Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Lawrence Lamour, who settled in Indiana
- Ernest Lamour, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
L'amour Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Aime Lamour, aged 5, who immigrated to the United States from Runiremont, in 1905
- Gustave Lamour, aged 10, who landed in America from Runiremont, in 1905
- Claude Lamour, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1918
- Henri Lamour, aged 24, who immigrated to America, in 1919
- Henri Lamour, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1920
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name L'amour (post 1700) | + |
- Louis L'Amour (1908-1988), born Louis Dearborn LaMoore, an American author of primarily Western fiction, best known for his "Frontier Stories", recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996), born Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton, an American film actress, best remembered for appearing in the "Road to..." movies, with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
- Jean-François Lamour (b. 1956), French two-time gold, silver and two-time bronze medalist fencer, current French politician and cabinet minister
- Philippe Lamour, French businessman, Bellegarde (Garde), France
- Ernest Lamour Wheelwright IV (b. 1984), American NFL and CFL football wide receiver
| Historic Events for the L'amour family | + |
Flight TWA 800 - Miss. Yvon Lamour (d. 1996), from Paris, France, French researcher for Medical and Health institute Paris flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Tu ne cede malis
Motto Translation: Yield not to misfortunes.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- The Washington Post Passenger List TWA Flight 800. (Retrieved 2018, February 15th). Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/twa800/list01.htm
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L'amour migration to the United States 
