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Lamprey Family History

Lamprey Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English lamprey ‘lamprey’ (Old English lamprede) an eel-like fish which was a highly prized food among the upper classes in medieval England, especially in pies and required as payment of rent by some lords of manors.

The nickname may have been given to someone who provided lampreys for the lord's table or who resembled a lamprey, perhaps a slippery fellow or a lecher.

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


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Where is the Lamprey family from?

You can see how Lamprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamprey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Lamprey families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lamprey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lamprey families in 1891.
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What did your Lamprey 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 Lamprey. 34% of Lamprey men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Lamprey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamprey were Mason and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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
    34%
  • Cable Works Machinist
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Mason
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 544 immigration records available for the last name Lamprey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lamprey. For the veterans among your Lamprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamprey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lamprey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lamprey in 1958 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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