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Dercey Family History

Dercey 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: Dorcey, Darcey, Darcy, Dery, Cerney, Percy, Dorney, Berley, Durley

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Where is the Dercey family from?

You can see how Dercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dercey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dercey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 8 Dercey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dercey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dercey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dercey 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 72 census records available for the last name Dercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dercey 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 Dercey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dercey. For the veterans among your Dercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dercey lifespan?

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