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Jace Family History

Jace Surname 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: Jack, Race, Pace, Mace, Jacek, Ace, Lace, Jach, Dace, Jaco

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Where is the Jace family from?

You can see how Jace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jace family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jace families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jace's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jace 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 Jace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coppersmith and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jace. 34% of Jace men worked as a Coppersmith and 50% of Jace women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jace were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coppersmith
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Jace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Jace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jace 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Jace. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jace. For the veterans among your Jace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jace lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jace in 1965 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jace ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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