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Racas Family History

Racas 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: Rayas, Ragas, Rabas, Ras, Rana, Rada, Karas, Lucas, Vadas, Sachs

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Where is the Racas family from?

You can see how Racas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Racas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Racas families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Racas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Racas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Racas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racas 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Racas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Racas. For the veterans among your Racas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Racas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Racas in 1967 was 75, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racas 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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