Show ContentsLamaison History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished surname Lamaison originated in the beautiful and majestic country of France. The surname Lamaison is an occupational name, which means that it is a type of hereditary surname. Occupational names were derived from the name of the primary occupation of the first person who used the name. In this case it is derived from the Old French word machun, which meant "stone cutter." Accordingly, the original bearer of this name was a worker in stone or mason.

Early Origins of the Lamaison family

The surname Lamaison was first found in Provence, where this illustrious family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Lamaison family

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Lamaison Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Masson, Masond, Masonde, Mason, Masen, Masons and many more.

Early Notables of the Lamaison family

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Lamaison Ranking

In France, the name Lamaison is the 6,208th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1


Canada Lamaison migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lamaison Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Jean Lamaison, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 19th June 1646 2


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. Debien, Gabriel. Liste Des Engagés Pour Le Canada Au XVIIe Siècle. Vol. 6, Laval University, 1952. (Retreived 24th May 2018). Retrieved from https://lebloguedeguyperron.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/130-liste-des-contrats-dengagement-pour-la-nouvelle-france-releves-a-la-rochelle-entre-1634-et-1679/


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