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Rackie Family History

Rackie 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: Racki, Lackie, Mackie, Rake, Race, Backe, Reekie, Raskin, Mackin

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Where is the Rackie family from?

You can see how Rackie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rackie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rackie family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rackie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Rackie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rackie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rackie. For the veterans among your Rackie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Rackie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rackie in 1969 was 57, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rackie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackie 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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