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Rackmyer Family History

Rackmyer 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: Hacker, Packer, Rocker, Fackler, Backer, Acker, Recker, Rucker

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Where is the Rackmyer family from?

You can see how Rackmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackmyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rackmyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackmyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rackmyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Rackmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackmyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rackmyer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rackmyer. For the veterans among your Rackmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackmyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rackmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rackmyer in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackmyer 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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