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Hancey Family History

Hancey Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): perhaps a local pronunciation of Anstey. This name is now more common in the US than in England.

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


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Where is the Hancey family from?

You can see how Hancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hancey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Hancey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hancey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hancey families in 1911.
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What did your Hancey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hancey. 33% of Hancey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hancey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hancey were Manager and Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancey 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Hancey. 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 309 military records available for the last name Hancey. For the veterans among your Hancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hancey in 1964 was 87, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancey 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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