Lancey Family History

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Lancey Name Meaning

English: unexplained. The form De Lancey is also found in British records; it may well be a habitational name from Lancey in Isère, France.

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


Similar surnames: Lance, Manley, Larkey, Lander, Hancey, Chancey, Hanley, Janey, Hanney

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Lancey Family Origin

Where is the Lancey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Lancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lancey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Lancey families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lancey's in the USA. Maine had the highest population of Lancey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Lancey Family Occupations

    What did your Lancey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Laborer, Carpenter and Clerk were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Lancey. The most common Lancey occupation in the USA was Laborer. 7% of Lancey's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Lancey family was Clerk Grocery Store.

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    • Laborer

      7%

    • Carpenter

      4%

    • Clerk

      4%

    • Clerk Grocery Store

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lancey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Lancey Historical Records

    What Lancey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lancey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lancey. For the veterans among your Lancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Lancey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Lancey lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lancey in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lancey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancey 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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