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Clancey Family History

Clancey Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick and Cork Leitrim): variant of Clancy.

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


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Where is the Clancey family from?

You can see how Clancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clancey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Clancey families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Clancey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clancey families in 1891.
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What did your Clancey 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 Clancey. 64% of Clancey men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Clancey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clancey were Shop Assistant and Private Means.

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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
    64%
  • Call Meat Vendor
    19%
  • Shop Assistant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Clancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clancey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Clancey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clancey. For the veterans among your Clancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clancey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Clancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clancey in 1947 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clancey 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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