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Rackle Family History

Rackle 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: Rackley, Gackle, Ruckle, Rickle, Rake, Race, Mackley, Fackler, Tickle

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Where is the Rackle family from?

You can see how Rackle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rackle families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rackle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rackle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackle 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 246 census records available for the last name Rackle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackle 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rackle. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rackle. For the veterans among your Rackle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rackle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rackle in 1962 was 77, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rackle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackle 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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