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Racis Family History

Racis 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: Rais, Reis, Ras, Francis, Paris, Sachs, Danis, Manis, Race, Regis

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Where is the Racis family from?

You can see how Racis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Racis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Racis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Racis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racis 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 Racis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Skin Dresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Racis. 100% of Racis men worked as a Fur Skin Dresser.

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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

  • Fur Skin Dresser
    100%

What Racis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Racis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racis 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Racis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Racis. For the veterans among your Racis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Racis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Racis in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racis 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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