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Tracer Family History

Tracer 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: Trager, Traver, Trader, Trayer, Racer, Tracey, Trace, Traber, Fraser

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Where is the Tracer family from?

You can see how Tracer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tracer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tracer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tracer families living in Suffolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tracer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Tracer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tracer 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 Tracer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tracer. 100% of Tracer men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Tracer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tracer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tracer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Tracer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tracer. For the veterans among your Tracer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tracer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tracer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tracer in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tracer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tracer 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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