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Lackay Family History

Lackay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lackey, Mackay, Laska, Lacy, Lachat, Lasky, Mackey, Jacka, Lacko

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Where is the Lackay family from?

You can see how Lackay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lackay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Lackay family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lackay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lackay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lackay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lackay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Physician and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lackay. 34% of Lackay men worked as a Physician and 100% of Lackay women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Physician
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lackay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Lackay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackay 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Lackay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Lackay. For the veterans among your Lackay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Lackay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lackay in 1977 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lackay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackay 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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