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Facey Family History

Facey Surname Meaning

English (southwestern also found in south Wales): variant of Veazey.

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


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Where is the Facey family from?

You can see how Facey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Facey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Facey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Facey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Facey families in 1891.
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What did your Facey 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 Facey. 13% of Facey men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Facey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Facey were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    13%
  • Lorry Driver
    11%
  • General Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Facey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facey 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 Facey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Facey. For the veterans among your Facey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Facey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Facey in 1944 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facey 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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