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Jacy Family History

Jacy 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: Jack, Lacy, Jay, Jach, Acy, Jaco, Jacky, Racy, Tacy, Dacy

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Where is the Jacy family from?

You can see how Jacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Jacy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jacy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jacy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacy 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 173 census records available for the last name Jacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jacy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jacy. For the veterans among your Jacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Jacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jacy in 1970 was 54, and 40 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacy 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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