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Grcey Family History

Grcey 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: Grey, Gracey, Green, Gray, Rey, Lucey, Gurley, Arney, Gruen, Gren

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Where is the Grcey family from?

You can see how Grcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grcey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Grcey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grcey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Grcey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grcey 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 Grcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grcey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Grcey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grcey. For the veterans among your Grcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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