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Classey Family History

Classey Surname Meaning

from Clavelshay near North Petherton (Somerset).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Classey family from?

You can see how Classey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Classey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Classey families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Classey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Classey families in 1891.
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What did your Classey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Classey. 100% of Classey men worked as a Shoe Repairer and 100% of Classey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shoe Repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Classey. 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 145 military records available for the last name Classey. For the veterans among your Classey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Classey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Classey in 1965 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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