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Lally Family History

Lally Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Mullally. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name with fused definite article l' from either of two places called Ally (Cantal Haute-Loire).

Alternatively a variant of Laly a habitational name from a place so named (e.g. in Loire).

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


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Where is the Lally family from?

You can see how Lally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 238 Lally families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lally's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lally families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lally 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 Lally 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 Lally. 19% of Lally men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Lally women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lally were Plumber and Cotton Weaver.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Plumber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

What Lally family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Lally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lally 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Lally. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lally. For the veterans among your Lally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lally lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lally in 1947 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lally 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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