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Goracy Family History

Goracy 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: Gracy, Gray, Grace, Garay, Tracy, Geraci, Gorny, Gora, Korach, Grady

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Where is the Goracy family from?

You can see how Goracy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goracy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goracy family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goracy's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Goracy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goracy 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 Goracy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goracy. 60% of Goracy men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Goracy women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Goracy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Goracy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goracy 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goracy. 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 42 military records available for the last name Goracy. For the veterans among your Goracy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goracy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goracy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goracy in 1966 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goracy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goracy 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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