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Rackam Family History

Rackam 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: Rackham, Jacka, Packham, Racki, Roskam, Rack, Racca, Raska, Rackow

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Where is the Rackam family from?

You can see how Rackam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rackam families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackam's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rackam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackam 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 141 census records available for the last name Rackam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackam 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rackam. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rackam. For the veterans among your Rackam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Rackam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rackam in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackam 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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