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Dracey Family History

Dracey 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: Dacey, Bracey, Draney, Tracey, Drace, Racey, Gracey, Drake, Race

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Where is the Dracey family from?

You can see how Dracey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dracey family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Dracey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dracey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dracey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dracey 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 Dracey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dracey. 100% of Dracey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dracey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Dracey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dracey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dracey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dracey. For the veterans among your Dracey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dracey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Dracey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dracey in 1987 was 84, and 90 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dracey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dracey 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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