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Laracey Family History

Laracey Name 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: Marcey, Larkey, Laramee, Lagace, Lancey, Bracey, Arace, Farace

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Where is the Laracey family from?

You can see how Laracey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laracey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laracey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Laracey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Laracey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Laracey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laracey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laracey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laracey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Laracey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laracey 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Laracey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Laracey. For the veterans among your Laracey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laracey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Laracey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laracey in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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