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Lemay Family History

Lemay Surname Meaning

French (mainly Nord): habitational name from any of several places called Le May. This surname is also found in Britain where it is of Huguenot origin.

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


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Where is the Lemay family from?

You can see how Lemay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lemay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lemay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 53 Lemay families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lemay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lemay families in 1891.
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What did your Lemay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lemay. 100% of Lemay men worked as a Compositor and 86% of Lemay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Compositor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Packer Wholesale retail Food Trade
    8%

What Lemay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71,000 census records available for the last name Lemay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lemay 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lemay. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lemay. For the veterans among your Lemay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lemay lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lemay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lemay in 1941 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lemay 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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