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Clace Family History

Clace 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: Clare, Place, Clack, Lace, Glace, Chace, Crace, Chae, Cane, Blake

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Where is the Clace family from?

You can see how Clace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Clace families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clace's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clace. 100% of Clace 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Clace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clace 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Clace. 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 140 military records available for the last name Clace. For the veterans among your Clace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clace lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Clace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Clace in 1968 was 72, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clace

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clace 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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