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Vacey Family History

Vacey 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: Vacek, Facey, Pacey, Vahey, Dacey, Tacey, Macey, Acey, Racey, Nacey

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Where is the Vacey family from?

You can see how Vacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vacey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Vacey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vacey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Vacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vacey 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 Vacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vacey. 100% of Vacey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Vacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vacey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vacey. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vacey. For the veterans among your Vacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vacey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Vacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vacey in 1950 was 45, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vacey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vacey 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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