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Raczka Family History

Raczka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from raczek a diminutive of rak ‘crayfish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raczka family from?

You can see how Raczka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raczka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Raczka families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Raczka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raczka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raczka 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 Raczka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raczka. 30% of Raczka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raczka women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raczka were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Raczka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Raczka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raczka 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Raczka. 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 416 military records available for the last name Raczka. For the veterans among your Raczka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raczka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raczka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raczka in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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