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Lampy Family History

Lampy 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: Lampe, Lampi, Lamay, Lamey, Lampa, Lampo, Lamy, Lamp, Lampl, Lampp

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Where is the Lampy family from?

You can see how Lampy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lampy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lampy families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lampy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lampy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lampy 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 Lampy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lampy. 60% of Lampy men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Lampy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Lampy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lampy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lampy. For the veterans among your Lampy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Lampy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lampy in 1969 was 60, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lampy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lampy 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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