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Racely Family History

Racely 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: Racey, Race, Rachel, Rarey, Ramel, Gravely, Facey, Rasey, Rackley

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Where is the Racely family from?

You can see how Racely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Racely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Racely families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Racely's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Racely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Racely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Racely. 100% of Racely men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Racely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Racely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racely 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Racely. 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 66 military records available for the last name Racely. For the veterans among your Racely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Racely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Racely in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racely 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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