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Raback Family History

Raback 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: Radack, Reback, Rabuck, Riback, Ruback, Ryback, Taback, Roback, Back

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Where is the Raback family from?

You can see how Raback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Raback families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Raback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raback 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 215 census records available for the last name Raback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raback 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Raback. 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 31 military records available for the last name Raback. For the veterans among your Raback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raback in 1963 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raback 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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