This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Raciti family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Raciti Family History

Raciti Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Greek rachitēs ‘mountain dweller’ (from rachis ‘backbone mountain range’).

Alternatively, a nickname from Sicilian rracitu ‘gasp wheeze’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Raciti family from?

You can see how Raciti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raciti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raciti families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Raciti's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raciti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raciti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Raciti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raciti. 50% of Raciti men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Raciti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raciti were Chauffeur and Sewer.

View Census Data for Raciti | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Labores
    17%
  • Sewer
    17%

What Raciti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Raciti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raciti census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Raciti

Passenger Lists

There are 708 immigration records available for the last name Raciti. 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.

View all Raciti immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Raciti. For the veterans among your Raciti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Raciti military records

You've only scratched the surface of Raciti family history

Discover More

What is the average Raciti lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Raciti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Raciti in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raciti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raciti 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raciti family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial