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Lakay Family History

Lakay 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, Laday, Labay, Lakey, Lazar, Kay, Laska, Lake, Sakai, Lala

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Where is the Lakay family from?

You can see how Lakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lakay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lakay families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lakay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lakay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lakay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lakay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Lakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakay 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lakay. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lakay. For the veterans among your Lakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Lakay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lakay in 1973 was 82, and 88 in 1974.

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