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Nacy Family History

Nacy Name 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: Nay, Lacy, Nagy, Nack, Acy, Nace, Racy, Nacey, Nary, Tacy

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Where is the Nacy family from?

You can see how Nacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nacy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nacy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nacy families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nacy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nacy families in 1891.
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What did your Nacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nacy. 50% of Nacy men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nacy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nacy were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nacy 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Nacy. 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 478 military records available for the last name Nacy. For the veterans among your Nacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nacy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nacy in 1962 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

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