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Gracia Name Meaning

Spanish; Catalan (Gràcia): from a short form of the Christian religious epithet de la Gracia meaning ‘of mercy’ and forming part of the Marian name Maria de la Gracia ‘(Holy) Mary of Grace’ from Spanish gracia Catalan gràcia ‘grace mercy’. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Spanish García (see Garcia ).

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


Similar surnames: Graca, Braccia, Franca, Macia, Grace, Arabia, Grassia, Gracie, Garcia

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Where is the Gracia family from?

You can see how Gracia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gracia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gracia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Gracia families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gracia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gracia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gracia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gracia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gracia. 32% of Gracia men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Gracia women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gracia were Truck Driver 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Pottery Maker
    10%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gracia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gracia 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 Gracia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gracia. For the veterans among your Gracia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gracia lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gracia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gracia in 1951 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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