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Tracey Family History

Tracey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Tracy‐Bocage or Tracy‐sur‐Mer (Calvados). Irish: variant of Treacy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tracey family from?

You can see how Tracey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tracey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tracey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 358 Tracey families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tracey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tracey families in 1891.
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What did your Tracey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tracey. 20% of Tracey men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Tracey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tracey were Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 94,000 census records available for the last name Tracey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tracey 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Tracey. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Tracey. For the veterans among your Tracey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tracey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Tracey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tracey in 1941 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tracey 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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