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Gracer Family History

Gracer 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: Graber, Grace, Graver, Graser, Graner, Grader, Grayer, Graper, Grater

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Where is the Gracer family from?

You can see how Gracer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gracer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gracer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gracer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gracer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gracer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gracer 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 Gracer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gracer. 35% of Gracer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gracer women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gracer were Watchman and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Cashier
    29%

What Gracer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Gracer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gracer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gracer. 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 129 military records available for the last name Gracer. For the veterans among your Gracer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gracer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gracer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gracer in 1970 was 89, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gracer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gracer 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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