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Raclaw Family History

Raclaw 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: Racca, Recla, Rackow, Ramlow, Rachow, Rachal, Fallaw, Maclay, Pallas

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Where is the Raclaw family from?

You can see how Raclaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raclaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raclaw family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raclaw's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Raclaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raclaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raclaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinding was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raclaw. 100% of Raclaw men worked as a Grinding.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Grinding
    100%

What Raclaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Raclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raclaw 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Raclaw. 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 9 military records available for the last name Raclaw. For the veterans among your Raclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raclaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Raclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raclaw in 1968 was 89, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raclaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raclaw 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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