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Hercey Family History

Hercey 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: Herceg, Herley, Hersey, Hervey, Harvey, Henley, Cerney, Hermes

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Where is the Hercey family from?

You can see how Hercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hercey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Hercey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hercey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hercey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercey 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 191 census records available for the last name Hercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hercey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hercey. For the veterans among your Hercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hercey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hercey in 1970 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hercey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercey 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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