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Lampey Family History

Lampey Surname Meaning

variant of Lamey with intrusive -p-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lampey family from?

You can see how Lampey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lampey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lampey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lampey families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lampey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lampey families in 1911.
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What did your Lampey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lampey. 100% of Lampey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Lampey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Lampey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lampey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lampey 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Lampey. 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 138 military records available for the last name Lampey. For the veterans among your Lampey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lampey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Lampey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lampey in 1967 was 69, and 36 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lampey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lampey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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