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Jacey Family History

Jacey 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: Jacek, Facey, Pacey, Dacey, Tacey, Macey, Jacky, Janey, Acey, Racey

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Where is the Jacey family from?

You can see how Jacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jacey families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jacey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Jacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jacey. 100% of Jacey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jacey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Jacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Jacey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jacey. For the veterans among your Jacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Jacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jacey in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacey 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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