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Rackshaw Family History

Rackshaw 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: Ramshaw, Blackshaw, Rackham, Ranshaw, Crankshaw, Bagshaw, Earnshaw

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Where is the Rackshaw family from?

You can see how Rackshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rackshaw families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rackshaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rackshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Rackshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackshaw 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rackshaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rackshaw. For the veterans among your Rackshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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