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Lancy Family History

Lancy Surname Meaning

see Lancey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lancy family from?

You can see how Lancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Lancy families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lancy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lancy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancy 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 Lancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lancy. 100% of Lancy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancy 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Lancy. 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 621 military records available for the last name Lancy. For the veterans among your Lancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lancy in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancy 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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