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Gerace Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Geraci .

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


Similar surnames: Geraci, Morace, Irace, Sorace, Depace, Gervase, Gerads, Gierach

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Where is the Gerace family from?

You can see how Gerace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Gerace families living in Quebec. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gerace's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gerace families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerace ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerace. 100% of Gerace men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gerace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerace 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 Gerace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Gerace. For the veterans among your Gerace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerace lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gerace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerace in 1945 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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