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Largay Family History

Largay Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Largey.

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


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Where is the Largay family from?

You can see how Largay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Largay families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Largay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Largay families in 1891.
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What did your Largay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Largay. 50% of Largay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Largay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Largay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largay 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Largay. 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 137 military records available for the last name Largay. For the veterans among your Largay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Largay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Largay in 1967 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Largay 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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