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Lammey Family History

Lammey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lambie. This surname is also found in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Lammey family from?

You can see how Lammey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lammey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lammey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lammey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lammey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lammey families in 1891.
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What did your Lammey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lammey. 30% of Lammey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lammey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lammey were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lammey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lammey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lammey 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Lammey. 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 471 military records available for the last name Lammey. For the veterans among your Lammey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lammey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lammey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lammey in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lammey 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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