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Tracewell Family History

Tracewell 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: Bracewell, Lacewell, Brockwell, Treadwell, Rockwell, Ravenell

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Where is the Tracewell family from?

You can see how Tracewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tracewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tracewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tracewell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Tracewell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tracewell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tracewell 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 Tracewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tracewell. 28% of Tracewell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tracewell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tracewell were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Tracewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tracewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tracewell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tracewell. 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 254 military records available for the last name Tracewell. For the veterans among your Tracewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tracewell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tracewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tracewell in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tracewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tracewell 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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