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Marcy Family History

Marcy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Marsay see Marcey. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

French: habitational name from Marcy the name of several places in various parts of France (e.g. in Aisne) all derived from the Gallo-Roman estate name Marciacum.

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


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Where is the Marcy family from?

You can see how Marcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Marcy families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Marcy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcy families in 1891.
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What did your Marcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marcy. 100% of Marcy men worked as a Solicitor and 90% of Marcy 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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Marcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marcy. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Marcy. For the veterans among your Marcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Marcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marcy in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcy 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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