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Almy Family History

Almy Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Almey perhaps from the Old French personal name Almay Latin Almedius.

The Latin form of the name is recorded in France in the early 9th century but its rarity there and its absence from post-Conquest English records make it an uncertain source of the English surname.

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


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Where is the Almy family from?

You can see how Almy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Almy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Almy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Almy's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Almy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almy 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 Almy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almy. 21% of Almy men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Almy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almy were Manager and School Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Almy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Almy. For the veterans among your Almy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Almy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Almy in 1955 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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