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Blacey Family History

Blacey 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: Blaney, Bracey, Blazey, Blakey, Lacey, Blake, Black, Place, Lucey

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Where is the Blacey family from?

You can see how Blacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blacey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Blacey families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Blacey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Blacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blacey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Blacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blacey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blacey. For the veterans among your Blacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Blacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blacey in 1968 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blacey 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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