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Origins of the Tracy surname

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About the Tracys

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Where do most Tracys live?

In 1921, most Tracys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Tracys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,670 records for the Tracy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Tracys most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Tracys.

What are the most common Tracy first names?

  • John
  • Spencer
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Tracys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tracys in 1921
Dressmaker

46

Living On Own Means

27

Laundress

25

Domestic Servant

21

Tailoress

19

Common Male occupations for Tracys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

64

Farm Hands

53

Tinsmiths

30

Tailor

27

General Labourer

26

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