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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

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Lancey Family Occupations

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  • Laborer

    7%

  • Carpenter

    4%

  • Clerk

    4%

  • Clerk Grocery Store

    4%

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

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Lancey Historical Records

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Lancey Life Expectancy

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