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Kacy Family History

Kacy 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: Kay, Lacy, Kagy, Acy, Kach, Kady, Racy, Tacy, Kary, Dacy

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Where is the Kacy family from?

You can see how Kacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kacy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kacy family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kacy's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kacy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacy 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 Kacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kacy. 100% of Kacy men worked as a Tinsmith.

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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

  • Tinsmith
    100%

What Kacy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Kacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kacy. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kacy. For the veterans among your Kacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kacy in 1966 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kacy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kacy 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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