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Lamkay Family History

Lamkay Name 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: Lamay, Laska, Lama, Lasky, Lamar, Larkey, Lamey, Lamas, Lemay, Lampa

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Where is the Lamkay family from?

You can see how Lamkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamkay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lamkay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Lamkay families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Lamkay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lamkay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamkay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamkay. 100% of Lamkay men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lamkay women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Lamkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamkay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lamkay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Lamkay. For the veterans among your Lamkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamkay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lamkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lamkay in 1967 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

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