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Pacely Family History

Pacely 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: Pacey, Paley, Pace, Patel, Pavey, Pagel, Facey, Pacek, Gately, Dacey

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Where is the Pacely family from?

You can see how Pacely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pacely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Pacely family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pacely families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacely 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 340 census records available for the last name Pacely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacely 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pacely. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pacely. For the veterans among your Pacely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pacely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pacely in 1968 was 42, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacely 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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