Trace History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Irish immigration to North American began in the late 18th century as many Irish families desired to own their own land. This pattern of immigration grew slowly yet steadily until the 1840s. At that time, a failed crop and a growing population in Ireland resulted in the Great Potato Famine. Poverty, disease, and starvation ravaged the land. To ease their pain and suffering the Irish often looked upon North America as a solution: hundreds of thousands undertook the voyage. Their arrival meant the growth of industry and commerce for British North America and the United States. For the individual Irishman, it meant survival and hope, and the opportunity for work, freedom, and ownership of land. The early immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Trace:

Trace Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• William Trace, who arrived in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Mary & John" 1
• John Trace, who arrived in Virginia in 1652 1
• Joyce Trace, who landed in Virginia in 1664 1

Trace Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. James Trace, (b. 1856), aged 21, English labourer, from Devonshire, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Trevelyan" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 30th December 1877 2
• Mrs. Ellen Trace, (b. 1850), aged 27, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Trevelyan" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 30th December 1877 2

• Ben L. Trace (1890-1976), American songwriter, brother of Albert Trace
• Albert J. "Al" Trace (1900-1993), American songwriter and orchestra leader of the 1930s, 40s and 50s
• Bruce S. Trace, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Royal Oak, Michigan, 1942-54 (acting, 1942-43) 3
• Christopher Leonard Trace (1933-1992), English actor and television presenter, best remembered as the presenter on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter
• Trace DeMeyer (b. 1956), Shawnee-Cherokee author, artist, poet and journalist