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Racowski Family History

Racowski 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: Rakowski, Sadowski, Grabowski, Cackowski, Mackowski, Makowski

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Where is the Racowski family from?

You can see how Racowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Racowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Racowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Racowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racowski 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 22 census records available for the last name Racowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racowski 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 Racowski. 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 Racowski. For the veterans among your Racowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Racowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Racowski in 1972 was 32, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racowski 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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