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Lambay Family History

Lambay 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: Lamay, Lamboy, Labay, Lamb, Laban, Lama, Hamby, Hambly, Gabay, Lamar

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Where is the Lambay family from?

You can see how Lambay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lambay family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Lambay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Lambay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lambay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lambay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lambay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Lambay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lambay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lambay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Lambay. For the veterans among your Lambay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lambay lifespan?

Average Lambay life expectancy in 1992 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lambay 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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