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Harcey Family History

Harcey 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: Harvey, Harley, Marcey, Harney, Harkey, Harsey, Darcey, Hardey

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Where is the Harcey family from?

You can see how Harcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Harcey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Harcey families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Harcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcey 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 Harcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harcey. 67% of Harcey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harcey women worked as a Mill Hand.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%

What Harcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Harcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Harcey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Harcey. For the veterans among your Harcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Harcey in 1962 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harcey 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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