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Giraca Family History

Giraca 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: Graca, Grace, Geraci, Hirata, Irace, Gruca, Grana, Garica, Gracia

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Where is the Giraca family from?

You can see how Giraca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giraca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Giraca families living in Connecticut. This was about 71% of all the recorded Giraca's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Giraca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giraca 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 Giraca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giraca. 100% of Giraca men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Giraca women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Giraca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Giraca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giraca 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Giraca. 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 15 military records available for the last name Giraca. For the veterans among your Giraca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giraca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Giraca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Giraca in 1962 was 55, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giraca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giraca 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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