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Darcey Family History

Darcey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin) and Irish (Tipperary): variant of Darcy.

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


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Where is the Darcey family from?

You can see how Darcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Darcey families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Darcey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darcey families in 1911.
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What did your Darcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Darcey. 100% of Darcey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Darcey women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Darcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darcey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Darcey. 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 Darcey. For the veterans among your Darcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darcey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Darcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Darcey in 1960 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darcey 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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