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Delacey Family History

Delacey Surname Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): of Norman origin a variant of Delacy.

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


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Where is the Delacey family from?

You can see how Delacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Delacey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Delacey families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Delacey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delacey families in 1891.
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What did your Delacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delacey. 100% of Delacey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delacey 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Delacey. 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 381 military records available for the last name Delacey. For the veterans among your Delacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delacey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Delacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Delacey in 1961 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delacey 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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