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Irace Family History

Irace Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly a habitational name from Gerace in Reggio Calabria or (less probably) from Geraci Siculo in Palermo province named with medieval Greek ierakion ‘hawk’.

See also Geraci.

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


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Where is the Irace family from?

You can see how Irace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Irace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Irace families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Irace's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Irace families in 1911.
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What did your Irace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irace. 44% of Irace men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Irace women worked as a Bench Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irace were Barber and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Driver
    19%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Hand
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Irace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irace 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Irace. 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 166 military records available for the last name Irace. For the veterans among your Irace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irace lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Irace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Irace in 1946 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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