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Quincey Name Meaning

English: variant of Quincy .

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


Similar surnames: Muncey, Quinby, Linzey, Quance, Dancey, Quincy, Linley, Quince, Quin

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Where is the Quincey family from?

You can see how Quincey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quincey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Quincey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Quincey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Quincey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Quincey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quincey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quincey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Quincey. 38% of Quincey men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Quincey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quincey were Colliery Hewer and Private Means. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Retired
    13%
  • General Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Quincey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quincey 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Quincey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 895 military records available for the last name Quincey. For the veterans among your Quincey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quincey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Quincey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Quincey in 1955 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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