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Girace Family History

Girace 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: Grace, Irace, Gerace, Grave, Race, Brace, Grice, Geraci, Miracle

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Where is the Girace family from?

You can see how Girace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girace family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Girace families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Girace's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girace families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girace 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 84 census records available for the last name Girace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girace 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Girace. 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 12 military records available for the last name Girace. For the veterans among your Girace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girace lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Girace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Girace in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girace 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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