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Laquey Family History

Laquey 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: Laque, Lauer, Lawley, Jaques, Lague, Larkey, Raque, Ladue, Lamey

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Where is the Laquey family from?

You can see how Laquey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laquey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Laquey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laquey family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Laquey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Laquey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laquey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laquey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laquey. 27% of Laquey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
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What Laquey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Laquey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laquey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Laquey. 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 214 military records available for the last name Laquey. For the veterans among your Laquey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laquey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Laquey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laquey in 1947 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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