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Lacey Family History

Lacey Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Lacy.

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


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Where is the Lacey family from?

You can see how Lacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,015 Lacey families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lacey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacey 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 Lacey 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 Lacey. 8% of Lacey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Lacey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacey were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Lacey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199,000 census records available for the last name Lacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacey 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Lacey. 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 29,000 military records available for the last name Lacey. For the veterans among your Lacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lacey in 1942 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacey 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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