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Searcey Family History

Searcey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Searcy. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Searcey family from?

You can see how Searcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Searcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Searcey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Searcey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Searcey families in 1891.
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What did your Searcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Searcey. 40% of Searcey men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Searcey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Searcey were Porter and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Searcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Searcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searcey 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Searcey. 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 517 military records available for the last name Searcey. For the veterans among your Searcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searcey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Searcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Searcey in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searcey 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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