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Rackay Family History

Rackay 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: Mackay, Radway, Mackey, Jacka, Rackley, Ratay, Mckay, Racki, Rackham

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Where is the Rackay family from?

You can see how Rackay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rackay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Rackay families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rackay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rackay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rackay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rackay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rackay. For the veterans among your Rackay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackay lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Rackay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rackay in 1982 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackay 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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