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Jaces Family History

Jaces 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: James, Jacek, Janes, Jakes, Jacks, Jares, Hayes, Jacob, Sales, Gates

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Where is the Jaces family from?

You can see how Jaces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaces family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaces families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Jaces families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaces's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jaces families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaces 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 Jaces ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Jaces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaces 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jaces. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jaces. For the veterans among your Jaces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaces lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Jaces life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jaces in 1962 was 78, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaces 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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