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Macey Family History

Macey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Massey. Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Macej or Mačej and Polish Maciej

derivatives of the Latin personal name Matthaeus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Macey family from?

You can see how Macey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 245 Macey families living in Hampshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Macey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Macey families in 1891.
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What did your Macey 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 Macey. 16% of Macey men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Macey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macey were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Macey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macey 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Macey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Macey. For the veterans among your Macey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macey in 1951 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macey 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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