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Dace Family History

Dace Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English dars dase ‘dace the fish Lenciscus lenciscus’ (Old French dars) possibly a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way or a nickname for a fisherman.

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


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Where is the Dace family from?

You can see how Dace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Dace families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dace's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dace families in 1891.
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What did your Dace 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 Dace. 24% of Dace men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Dace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dace were Gardener H W and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Gardener H W
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dace 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Dace. 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 Dace. For the veterans among your Dace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dace lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dace in 1944 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dace 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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