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Rackenberg Family History

Rackenberg 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: Hackenberg, Falkenberg, Frankenberg, Hackenburg, Rabenberg

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Where is the Rackenberg family from?

You can see how Rackenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rackenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rackenberg family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rackenberg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rackenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rackenberg 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 28 census records available for the last name Rackenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rackenberg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rackenberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rackenberg. For the veterans among your Rackenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rackenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Rackenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rackenberg in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rackenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rackenberg 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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