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Nicey Family History

Nicey 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: Nice, Nickey, Nicely, Nacey, Nicley, Lucey, Ney, Iley, Tice, Richey

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Where is the Nicey family from?

You can see how Nicey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nicey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nicey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Nicey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nicey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nicey. For the veterans among your Nicey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nicey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nicey in 1967 was 70, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicey 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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