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Lakey Family History

Lakey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Lakey family from?

You can see how Lakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Lakey families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lakey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lakey families in 1891.
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What did your Lakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lakey. 35% of Lakey men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Lakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakey were Wharf Labourer and Farm Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Undertaker
    7%
  • Wharf Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Farm Assistant
    3%

What Lakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Lakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lakey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lakey. For the veterans among your Lakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lakey in 1952 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakey 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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