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Iracey Family History

Iracey 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: Irace, Bracey, Tracey, Racey, Gracey, Race, Brace, Rarey, Grace

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Where is the Iracey family from?

You can see how Iracey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iracey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Iracey family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iracey's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Iracey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iracey 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 Iracey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iracey. 100% of Iracey men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Iracey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iracey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Iracey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Iracey. For the veterans among your Iracey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iracey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iracey 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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