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Acey Family History

Acey Surname Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): perhaps from a pet form Ace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Acey family from?

You can see how Acey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Acey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Acey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Acey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Acey families in 1891.
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What did your Acey 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 Acey. 34% of Acey men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Acey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acey were Labourer brick Works Heavy Worker and Domestic Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Labourer brick Works Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Acey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acey 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Acey. 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 405 military records available for the last name Acey. For the veterans among your Acey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Acey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Acey in 1952 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acey 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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