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Leicey Family History

Leicey 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: Leisey, Leiner, Lucey, Leite, Leiser, Leiker, Leinen, Lence, Leiter

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Where is the Leicey family from?

You can see how Leicey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leicey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leicey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Leicey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leicey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leicey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leicey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Leicey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leicey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Leicey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Leicey. For the veterans among your Leicey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leicey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Leicey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leicey in 1970 was 79, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leicey 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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