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Dancey Family History

Dancey Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire and Gloucestershire): variant of Dansie.

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


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Where is the Dancey family from?

You can see how Dancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dancey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Dancey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dancey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dancey families in 1891.
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What did your Dancey 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 Dancey. 36% of Dancey men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Dancey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dancey were Gardener 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Colliery Hewer
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancey 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Dancey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dancey. For the veterans among your Dancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dancey in 1962 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancey 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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