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Lamkey Family History

Lamkey 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: Larkey, Lamey, Laskey, Lammey, Lackey, Lamke, Lakey, Lake, Lampe

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Where is the Lamkey family from?

You can see how Lamkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lamkey families living in Dorset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lamkey's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lamkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamkey 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 Lamkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamkey. 37% of Lamkey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lamkey women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Timber Work
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lamkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Lamkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamkey 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Lamkey. 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 122 military records available for the last name Lamkey. For the veterans among your Lamkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamkey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lamkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lamkey in 1965 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamkey 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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