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Lumry Family History

Lumry 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: Bury, Lum, Dury, Lucey, Jury, Aubry, Autry, Ury, Lory, Lary

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Where is the Lumry family from?

You can see how Lumry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lumry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lumry families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lumry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lumry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lumry 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 Lumry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lumry. 50% of Lumry men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Dental Technician
    50%

What Lumry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Lumry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumry 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lumry. 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 98 military records available for the last name Lumry. For the veterans among your Lumry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lumry lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Lumry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lumry in 1960 was 49, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lumry 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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