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Rackaway Family History

Rackaway 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: Attaway, Radway, Hathaway, Hockaday, Gannaway, Arakawa, Garraway

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Where is the Rackaway family from?

You can see how Rackaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rackaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rackaway families living in Missouri. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rackaway's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rackaway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Rackaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackaway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rackaway. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rackaway. For the veterans among your Rackaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackaway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Rackaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rackaway in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackaway 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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