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Leamy Family History

Leamy Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Laomdha ‘descendant of Laomdha’ a personal name which may be derived from laomtha ‘blazing flaming’. Also present in England predominantly in Hampshire.

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


Similar surnames: Reamy, Lem, Seavy, Lavy, Leach, Amy, Leavey, Lamey, Beams, Leath

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Where is the Leamy family from?

You can see how Leamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leamy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Leamy families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Leamy's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Leamy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leamy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leamy. 38% of Leamy men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Leamy 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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leamy 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Leamy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Leamy. For the veterans among your Leamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leamy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leamy in 1952 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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