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Lamoy Family History

Lamoy Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Lamøy): habitational name from the farmstead Lamøy from Old Norse lamb ‘lamb’ + ey ‘island’.

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


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Where is the Lamoy family from?

You can see how Lamoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lamoy family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lamoy's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Lamoy families in 1891.
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What did your Lamoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lamoy. 32% of Lamoy 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamoy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Lamoy. 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 280 military records available for the last name Lamoy. For the veterans among your Lamoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamoy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lamoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lamoy in 1954 was 49, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lamoy 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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