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Racka Family History

Racka 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: Jacka, Racki, Rack, Racca, Raska, Radka, Raczka, Back, Laska, Rana

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Where is the Racka family from?

You can see how Racka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Racka families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Racka families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Racka's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Racka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Racka 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 Racka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Racka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Racka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racka 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Racka. 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 34 military records available for the last name Racka. For the veterans among your Racka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Racka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Racka in 1966 was 65, and 35 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Racka 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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