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Racco Family History

Racco 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: Bracco, Raco, Sacco, Rocco, Ricco, Racca, Raccio, Rasco, Bacco, Vacco

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Where is the Racco family from?

You can see how Racco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Racco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Racco family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Racco's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Racco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racco 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 Racco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racco. 36% of Racco men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Racco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Racco were Molder and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Molder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Racco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Racco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racco 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Racco. 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 94 military records available for the last name Racco. For the veterans among your Racco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racco lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Racco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Racco in 1958 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Racco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racco 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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