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Laihy Family History

Laihy Surname 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: Laity, Laine, Lach, Athy, Lai, Lacy, Lay, Lady, Lary, Daisy

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Where is the Laihy family from?

You can see how Laihy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laihy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Laihy families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Laihy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Laihy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Laihy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laihy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Laihy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laihy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Laihy. 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 Laihy. For the veterans among your Laihy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laihy lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laihy

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