Origins of the Tracy surname

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    In 1921, most Tracys lived in london

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    6,600 Tracys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Tracy

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    What are the most common Tracy first names?

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    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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