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Tacey Family History

Tacey Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Eustace.

Compare Stacey Stace.

Americanized form of French Tessier ‘weaver’.

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


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Where is the Tacey family from?

You can see how Tacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Tacey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Tacey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tacey families in 1891.
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What did your Tacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tacey. 15% of Tacey men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 78% of Tacey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tacey were Gardener and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    15%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacey 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Tacey. 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 678 military records available for the last name Tacey. For the veterans among your Tacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tacey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tacey in 1956 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tacey 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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