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Rackleff Family History

Rackleff 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: Rackliff, Rackley, Ricklefs, Rackliffe, Mackley, Fackler, Ackley

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Where is the Rackleff family from?

You can see how Rackleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackleff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rackleff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rackleff families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rackleff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rackleff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Rackleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackleff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rackleff. 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 113 military records available for the last name Rackleff. For the veterans among your Rackleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackleff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rackleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rackleff in 1955 was 61, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackleff 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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