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Lancey Family History

Lancey Surname Meaning

French Swiss French and English (Devon and Glamorgan): habitational name from Lancey in Isère, France, or as a Swiss French name perhaps a derivative of Old French lance ‘spear’. This surname is very rare in France.

See also Delancey.

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


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Where is the Lancey family from?

You can see how Lancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lancey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Lancey families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lancey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lancey families in 1891.
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What did your Lancey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lancey. 50% of Lancey men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Lancey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lancey were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Keeper
    7%
  • Householder
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancey 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Lancey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lancey. For the veterans among your Lancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lancey in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancey 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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