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Hancy Family History

Hancy Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Handside in Bishops Hatfield (Hertfordshire).

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


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Where is the Hancy family from?

You can see how Hancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Hancy families living in Suffolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hancy's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hancy families in 1891.
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What did your Hancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hancy. 100% of Hancy men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Hancy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancy 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Hancy. 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 355 military records available for the last name Hancy. For the veterans among your Hancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Hancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hancy in 1943 was 36, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancy 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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