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Trace Family History

Trace Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Tracey.

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


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Where is the Trace family from?

You can see how Trace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 120 Trace families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Trace's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Trace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trace 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 Trace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trace. 17% of Trace men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 83% of Trace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trace were House Plumber and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    17%
  • General Labourer Heavy
    17%
  • Decorator
    17%
  • House Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • School Teacher
    3%

What Trace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Trace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trace 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 Trace. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Trace. For the veterans among your Trace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trace lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Trace in 1952 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trace 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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