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Rackard Family History

Rackard 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: Packard, Reckard, Rickard, Pickard, Tankard, Blackard, Lockard

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Where is the Rackard family from?

You can see how Rackard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rackard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rackard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rackard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackard 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 Rackard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rackard. 37% of Rackard men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rackard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rackard were Manager and Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Office Worker
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Rackard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rackard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackard 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rackard. 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 234 military records available for the last name Rackard. For the veterans among your Rackard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rackard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rackard in 1958 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackard 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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