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Ercey Family History

Ercey 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: Erceg, Erney, Rey, Cerney, Percy, Lucey, Berley, Arney, Erie, Mercer

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Where is the Ercey family from?

You can see how Ercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ercey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ercey families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ercey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ercey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ercey 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 32 census records available for the last name Ercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ercey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ercey. 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 military records available for the last name Ercey. For the veterans among your Ercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ercey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Ercey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ercey in 1984 was 52, and 64 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ercey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ercey 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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