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Gracie Family History

Gracie Name Meaning

Scottish (southwest Scotland and Angus): variant of Gracey

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


Similar surnames: Grace, Gracey, Grassie, Grasse, Groce, Crace, Trace, Gracia, Grave

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Where is the Gracie family from?

You can see how Gracie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gracie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gracie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 9 Gracie families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gracie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gracie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gracie 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 Gracie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gracie. 19% of Gracie men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Gracie women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gracie were Foreman and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gracie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gracie 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Gracie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Gracie. For the veterans among your Gracie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gracie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gracie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gracie in 1954 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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