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Rackem Family History

Rackem 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: Bracken, Hacker, Rake, Packer, Race, Rachel, Rocker, Backer, Acker

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Where is the Rackem family from?

You can see how Rackem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackem family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rackem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rackem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rackem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackem 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 47 census records available for the last name Rackem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rackem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rackem. For the veterans among your Rackem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rackem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rackem in 1966 was 87, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackem 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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