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Racoby Family History

Racoby 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: Jacoby, Jacob, Raby, Raco, Jacobs, Jacobi, Roby, Lacoy, Coby, Jacobo

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Where is the Racoby family from?

You can see how Racoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racoby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Racoby family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Racoby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Racoby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racoby 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 45 census records available for the last name Racoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racoby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Racoby. 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 Racoby. For the veterans among your Racoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racoby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Racoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Racoby in 1973 was 79, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racoby 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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