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Nancy Family History

Nancy Surname Meaning

Cornish: apparently a variant of Nance. French: habitational name from a city named Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle).

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


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Where is the Nancy family from?

You can see how Nancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nancy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nancy families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nancy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nancy families in 1891.
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What did your Nancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nancy. 100% of Nancy men worked as a Blacksmith and 72% of Nancy 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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Cleaner
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nancy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nancy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nancy. For the veterans among your Nancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nancy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Nancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nancy in 1969 was 73, and 56 in 2000.

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