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Racine Family History

Racine Surname Meaning

French: from racine ‘root’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of root vegetables or a nickname for a tenacious and stubborn man.

Habitational name from (La) Racine, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Racine family from?

You can see how Racine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Racine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 32 Racine families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Racine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Racine families in 1891.
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What did your Racine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Racine. 100% of Racine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Racine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racine 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Racine. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Racine. For the veterans among your Racine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racine lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Racine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Racine in 1950 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racine 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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