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Pacer Family History

Pacer Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Pacer family from?

You can see how Pacer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pacer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Pacer families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pacer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pacer families in 1911.
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What did your Pacer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pacer. 40% of Pacer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pacer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pacer were Chauffeur and Nurse.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Glass Cutter
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Pacer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pacer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacer 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Pacer. 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 624 military records available for the last name Pacer. For the veterans among your Pacer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pacer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pacer in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pacer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacer 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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