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Lamay Family History

Lamay Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lemay with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation).

French (mainly Vosges): probably a habitational name from a place called Lamath (recorded as Lamay in the 15th century) in Meurthe-et-Moselle.

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


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You can see how Lamay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lamay families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lamay's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lamay families in 1891.
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What did your Lamay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lamay. 100% of Lamay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 299 immigration records available for the last name Lamay. 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 940 military records available for the last name Lamay. For the veterans among your Lamay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamay lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lamay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lamay in 1950 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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