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Graca Family History

Graca Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Graça): from a short form of the Christian religious epithet da Graça meaning ‘of mercy’ and forming part of the Marian name Maria da Graça.

It derives from the word graça, which translates to 'grace' or 'mercy'.

The use of this name highlights the significance of mercy in religious contexts.

Additionally, Maria da Graça is a common representation that showcases the blend of cultural and religious influences.

This name continues to be prevalent in Portuguese-speaking communities today.

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


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You can see how Graca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Graca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Graca family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Graca's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Graca families in 1891.
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What did your Graca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graca. 43% of Graca men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Graca. 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 401 military records available for the last name Graca. For the veterans among your Graca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graca lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Graca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Graca in 1959 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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