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Racey Family History

Racey Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from a pet form of Old French Race Rasse + the hypocoristic suffix -y. See Race.

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


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Where is the Racey family from?

You can see how Racey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Racey families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Racey's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Racey families in 1891.
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What did your Racey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Racey. 50% of Racey men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Racey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racey were Small Holder and Provision Shop Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Small Holder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%
  • Provision Shop Clerk
    4%

What Racey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Racey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racey 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Racey. 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 905 military records available for the last name Racey. For the veterans among your Racey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Racey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Racey in 1957 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racey 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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