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Usey Family History

Usey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Usé: nickname from the adjective usé ‘worn-down worn-out’.

The surname which originates from the department of Vienne is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Usey family from?

You can see how Usey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Usey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Usey families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Usey's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Usey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usey 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 Usey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Usey. 27% of Usey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Usey women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Usey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Usey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Usey. 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 188 military records available for the last name Usey. For the veterans among your Usey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Usey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Usey in 1960 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usey 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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