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Raczek Family History

Raczek 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: Racek, Zaczek, Ryczek, Reczek, Race, Rachel, Rozek, Vacek, Jacek

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Where is the Raczek family from?

You can see how Raczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raczek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raczek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raczek family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Raczek's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Raczek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raczek 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 Raczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raczek. 50% of Raczek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raczek women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Raczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Raczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raczek 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Raczek. 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 151 military records available for the last name Raczek. For the veterans among your Raczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raczek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Raczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raczek in 1947 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raczek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raczek 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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