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Bacy Family History

Bacy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Back, Bach, Bay, Bucy, Baca, Lacy, Acy, Baty, Racy, Bracy

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Where is the Bacy family from?

You can see how Bacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bacy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bacy families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bacy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bacy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bacy. 72% of Bacy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bacy women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bacy were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Bacy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bacy. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bacy. For the veterans among your Bacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bacy in 1968 was 88, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bacy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bacy 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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