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Garcey Family History

Garcey 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: Marcey, Garney, Garvey, Garces, Garley, Garey, Darcey, Harvey, Carey

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Where is the Garcey family from?

You can see how Garcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garcey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Garcey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garcey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garcey. 100% of Garcey women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Garcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Garcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garcey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Garcey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Garcey. For the veterans among your Garcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garcey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Garcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Garcey in 1975 was 91, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garcey 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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