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Racer Name Meaning

Altered form of Rasor or Razor which are in turn altered forms of German Rauser . Compare Raser .

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


Similar surnames: Facer, Raver, Raser, Rader, Kacer, Raper, Raker, Ramer, Race, Riser

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Where is the Racer family from?

You can see how Racer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Racer families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Racer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Racer families in 1891.
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What did your Racer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racer. 38% of Racer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Racer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racer were Miner and Laundress. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • H Wife
    19%
  • Clerical
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Racer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racer 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Racer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Racer. For the veterans among your Racer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Racer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Racer in 1956 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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