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Bancey Family History

Bancey 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: Baney, Lancey, Yancey, Bankey, Dancey, Hancey, Bailey, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Bancey family from?

You can see how Bancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bancey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bancey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bancey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bancey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bancey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bancey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bancey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bancey. For the veterans among your Bancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bancey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Bancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bancey in 1990 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bancey 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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