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Racen Family History

Racen 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: Raven, Race, Rauen, Raden, Ragen, Racek, Raben, Racer, Racey, Hagen

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Where is the Racen family from?

You can see how Racen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Racen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Racen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Racen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Racen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racen 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 74 census records available for the last name Racen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Racen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Racen. For the veterans among your Racen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Racen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Racen in 1978 was 78, and 57 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racen 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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