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Zace Family History

Zace 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: Race, Pace, Mace, Ace, Lace, Zane, Zach, Dace, Nace, Face

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Where is the Zace family from?

You can see how Zace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zace family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Zace families living in Illinois. This was about 96% of all the recorded Zace's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zace families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zace ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Zace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zace 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zace. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zace. For the veterans among your Zace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zace lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zace in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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