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Nacey Family History

Nacey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neese

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


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Where is the Nacey family from?

You can see how Nacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Nacey families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nacey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nacey families in 1911.
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What did your Nacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nacey. 23% of Nacey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nacey women worked as a Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nacey 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Nacey. 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 319 military records available for the last name Nacey. For the veterans among your Nacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nacey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nacey in 1957 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nacey 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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