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Gerace Family History

Gerace Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Geraci.

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


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Where is the Gerace family from?

You can see how Gerace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gerace families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gerace's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerace 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 Gerace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerace. 26% of Gerace men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Gerace women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerace were Barber and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Gerace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gerace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerace 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerace. 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 Gerace. For the veterans among your Gerace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerace lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gerace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerace in 1945 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerace

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerace 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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