Acey Family History

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Acey Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): perhaps from a pet form Ace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Avey, Ace, Tacey, Facey, Adey, Akey, Axe, Huey, Eavey, Pacey

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Acey Family Origin

Where is the Acey family from?

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You can see how Acey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Acey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Acey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Acey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Acey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Acey Family Occupations

What did your Acey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Acey. 27% of Acey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Acey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acey were Cook and Cook

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Acey Historical Records

What Acey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Acey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 186 immigration records available for the last name Acey. 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 Card

There are 405 military records available for the last name Acey. For the veterans among your Acey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Acey Life Expectancy

What is the average Acey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Acey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Acey in 1952 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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