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Racin Family History

Racin 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: Radin, Racine, Rapin, Rain, Rabin, Ravin, Ragin, Ramin, Gavin, Hain

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Where is the Racin family from?

You can see how Racin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Racin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Racin families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Racin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Racin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Racin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Racin. 100% of Racin women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Racin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Racin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Racin. For the veterans among your Racin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Racin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Racin in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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