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Rackenbaugh Family History

Rackenbaugh 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: Luckenbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Waltenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Rickenbach

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Where is the Rackenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rackenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rackenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rackenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rackenbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rackenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackenbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rackenbaugh. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rackenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rackenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Rackenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rackenbaugh in 1974 was 46, and 83 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackenbaugh 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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